Whether it’s with your coworkers, classroom, or local community, you can host a screening of AHEAD OF THE CURVE to help spark conversations and build a culture of inclusion for LGBTQ+ women and nonbinary people.
About the film
AHEAD OF THE CURVE tells the story of Franco Stevens’ outrageous adventures founding the world’s best-selling lesbian magazine and how her work connects LGBTQ+ women’s visibility in the ’90s to activism today. Consider programming AHEAD OF THE CURVE for Pride, Women’s History, and LGBTQ+ History month today!
To purchase or stream the film for an institution listed below, please visit [this website link] for more information. You can also contact GOOD DOCS directly at [email protected]. The film is available to the following institutions and organizations:
- Universities
- Four-Year Colleges
- High Schools
- Community Colleges
- For-Profits / Corporations
- Nonprofits / Community Groups
- Public Libraries
FAQ
Can I buy this film on Amazon, Netflix or iTunes and show it to my class, organization or group?
If you want to use this film for an institutional, classroom, group or public screening, please purchase the appropriate license from GOOD DOCS.
How can I host a screening of AHEAD OF THE CURVE?
Our distributor GOOD DOCS offers a variety of purchase options. Please contact them at [email protected] with any questions. They can help you determine if you need to purchase public performance rights, or a different license type.
What is included with a screening license?
- rights to screen the film
- a discussion guide for university audiences with questions on labels and identities, race and intersectionality, media representation and activism
- suggested activities and action items
- links to high school common core and media literacy standards for K-12 classrooms
- press kit, articles, and interviews with the filmmakers and their subjects
- opportunity for your audience to engage with the filmmakers and cast directly through Zoom Q&A’s and live interviews.
How much does an educational copy cost?
Visit GOOD DOCS for pricing and more information.
Why host a screening
Film screenings are a gentle and disarming way to engage people from all walks of life in sensitive conversations. By screening AHEAD OF THE CURVE you and your company, school, or organization are promoting LGBTQ+ inclusivity and building a welcoming culture for lesbian, trans, and queer women and nonbinary people.
Consider programming AHEAD OF THE CURVE for Pride, Women’s History, and LGBTQ+ History month today! Scroll down to see which hosting option fits best.
Corporate Screenings
Even as organizations across the globe strive to create more welcoming environments, workplace and cultural biases around identity persist. A stunning 75% of LGBTQ+ employees report having experienced discrimination at work in the last year, with LGBTQ+ women and nonbinary staff experiencing the highest levels of micro-aggressions. We can change this together.
Companies like Disney, Reddit and SAP have already incorporated AHEAD OF THE CURVE as part of their Diversity and Inclusion programming. Here’s what people are saying:
“A pathway to stronger connections, a more inclusive culture and a more fulfilling employee experience.”
–Chevron
“Our organization prioritizes Diversity, Equity and Inclusion. Screening AHEAD OF THE CURVE was a great way to lift up stories from queer women so that our employees feel seen and heard.”
“This film and our discussion were a fantastic way to center the experiences of queer women and nonbinary people. Our organization is stronger when we can value the individual experiences that connect us to our collective humanity. I’d strongly encourage other organizations that are seeking to attract and retain diverse talent to program AHEAD OF THE CURVE.”
–Gradient Learning
Educational Screenings
With 28% of Gen Z adults identifying as queer or transgender, it’s clear that today’s students are hungry for LGBTQ+ content and education. AHEAD OF THE CURVE sparks students’ curiosity about queer women’s history, introduces new role models and builds empathy and understanding for LGBTQ+ women and nonbinary people.
Schools like Harvard, Barnard, Tel Aviv, Iowa and San Francisco State have incorporated AHEAD OF THE CURVE into their curriculums. Here’s what educators are saying:
“We held a very successful on-campus screening that attracted a diverse group of interested and engaged students. Students loved having have a cast member join for a Q&A and the event facilitated conversations that bridged their academic interests with discussions about popular culture and queer media.”
– Ariana Vigil, Professor and Chair, Department of Women’s and Gender Studies, University of North Carolina-Chapel Hill
“Sharply edited and well researched, the film is sure to spark classroom discussion about identity, intersectionality and visibility, bringing lesbian history into the present and underscoring the importance of ongoing activism. The film has strong educational potential and will be a great tool in college classes focused on gender studies, history, journalism and community activism.”
– Johnny Symons, Associate Professor and Director of Queer Cinema Project, School of Cinema, San Francisco State University
“The film is a great gift to a generation inheriting the sacrifice and risks undertaken by whip-smart 1990s dykes.”
-Bonnie J. Morris, Ph.D. author; Gender Studies professor at Georgetown University, George Washington University, and University of California, Berkeley
“AHEAD OF THE CURVE is a moving tribute to a hugely important time in lesbian history and the brave magazine and publisher that captured it all.”
-Lillian Faderman, Lesbian Historian; Professor Emerita of English at Fresno State
Community Screenings
We’ve screened AHEAD OF THE CURVE with LGBTQ+ centers and non-profit organizations around the world and can help you host an in-person or virtual screening for your group too! As a community organization or government agency, you can screen the film and guide meaningful discussions around inclusive representation. Get in touch with us to learn more now.
We make hosting a screening (virtual or in person) easy for you. It’s a wonderful way to engage your group. So, what are you waiting for?
The Curve Foundation
The impact of AHEAD OF THE CURVE has been significant and powerful. As a direct result of making AHEAD OF THE CURVE, Franco Stevens and Jen Rainin responded to a critical unmet need by creating the Curve Foundation, the only national nonprofit that champions LGBTQ+ women’s and nonbinary people’s culture and stories through intergenerational programming and community building. The Curve Foundation serves the community in three ways:
- Provides support to the journalists who tell our stories.
- Engages the community through speaker series and intergenerational
programming. - Champions visibility throughout the year.
The Curve Foundation’s Mission & Vision
The Curve Foundation champions lesbian, queer women, transgender and nonbinary people’s stories and culture through intergenerational programming and community building toward a reality where this community is valued, supported and connected.
Learn more about the Curve Foundation here