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THE ADAPT NARRATIVE

Testimonials

Voices from the screenings

Post-screening reactions

Audience members shared their reactions on camera after screenings of the film.

Written reflections

Shared anonymously by viewers after screenings.

  • “This was a VERY well crafted documentary. Beautifully done. Loved everything about it.”
    Screening attendee
  • “As a former teacher, I deeply felt connected with the film in terms of building a bond with students that helps them to flourish. The work of a teacher is truly powerful and this film showed the depth of how much a teacher’s role matters.”
    Screening attendee
  • “This film made me wanna cry. To think these were people that went to my school, and they had an impact that was amazing. To know that I’m currently in their shoes makes me feel a lot more encouraged to finish my final year of high school strong.”
    High school student
  • “There was wonderful reinforcement of the importance of community and support for youth from caring adults.”
    Screening attendee
  • “I appreciate the perspective of both mothers and fathers, as well as male and female teachers, students, mentors, experts, etc.”
    Screening attendee
  • “I appreciate seeing a good side of Detroit public schools and just Black people in general.”
    High school student
  • “This film is very clear and powerful.”
    Screening attendee
  • “Incredibly powerful documentary and the complete stories you share WILL change the narrative.”
    Screening attendee
  • “This was a really good film. I highly recommend it to other schools, and I saw 2 of my friends in there.”
    High school student
  • “I’m at a UP school that is about 60% Tribal students. I love how your film would show my students that the students are more alike than they are different.”
    Screening attendee
  • “It was amazing to see positive stories of our youth in DPS. I also enjoyed the emphasis on how false representation of statistics can falsely depict Detroit and Black Americans.”
    Screening attendee
  • “Their senior clap out stood out to me because I realized that will be me in two months.”
    High school student
  • “The ‘education system is failing’ section was a great counter narrative to ‘the children are failing.’ This documentary should go worldwide!”
    Screening attendee
  • “Powerful portrayals of how media misrepresents things. Good to see positive portrayals of students, school, teachers, parents.”
    Screening attendee
  • “I would love to be a part of a film like this, telling my story!”
    High school student

From the screenings

Screening flyers & posters

Print materials from screenings and community events.

  • Rosedale Park Baptist Church

  • Lansing Center

  • U-M Detroit Center

  • Urban Alliance

  • Official film poster

  • Southeastern film poster

  • Stories That Matter — Fisher Foundation

  • Genius Comes From Detroit exhibit

  • Obama Presidential Center

Where the film has screened

Universities, conferences, foundations, libraries, faith communities, and youth organizations that have hosted The ADAPT Narrative.

  • Universities & Higher Education

    • San Diego State University
    • University of Michigan Detroit Center

  • Conferences & Civic Institutions

    • 14th Annual MCAN ConferenceLansing, Michigan
    • Obama Presidential Center

  • Foundations & Libraries

    • The Skillman Foundation
    • Max M. & Marjorie S. Fisher FoundationStories That Matter Convening
    • Downtown Lansing Public Library

  • Community, Faith & Youth

    • Urban Alliance
    • Rosedale Park Baptist Church
    • Southeastern High School

  • Film Festivals

    • Detroit Black Film FestivalOfficial Selection

Bring the film to your community

Schools, districts, and organizations can request a screening.

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