We're doing big things with Teacher of Patience!
We are screening and discussing the film with first responder agencies across the country, as well as incorporating it into training programs and cirriculum. We're also sharing the film with businesses to screen for their employees in a "lunch and learn" setting and/or to include in their diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility programming. Additionally, we are submitting to film festivals around the world, with plans to distribute on educational platforms such as PBS. Finally, we book screenings and discussions with the wider community wherever possible.
Your support makes it possible to do all of these things and more to make a real, meaningful impact with Teacher of Patience.
We are screening and discussing the film with first responder agencies across the country, as well as incorporating it into training programs and cirriculum. We're also sharing the film with businesses to screen for their employees in a "lunch and learn" setting and/or to include in their diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility programming. Additionally, we are submitting to film festivals around the world, with plans to distribute on educational platforms such as PBS. Finally, we book screenings and discussions with the wider community wherever possible.
Your support makes it possible to do all of these things and more to make a real, meaningful impact with Teacher of Patience.
The more support we receive, the more educational screenings we can offer to first responders across the country!
1. The Story
Over 26 years ago, paramedic Tom and nurse Tina Felter welcomed Emily into the world. After baby Emily was diagnosed with Down syndrome, the Felters' lives looked different. Through a series of down-to-earth interviews, Tom and Tina reveal the authentic joys and struggles they've experienced alongside Emily.
Watch Emily find her place in the world through her colorful language and sense of humor, her fondness of routine, and her deep love for those around her, who love her equally in return. Just like everyone else, she has her good and bad days, and her unique ways of communicating feelings are worth learning and listening to.
Sometimes that takes patience, which is why Tom developed a presentation called The Emily Talk for first responders and the greater community. Tom's goal is to teach people how to be respectful of individuals with disabilities like Emily. Emily tags along so folks can meet more individuals with Down syndrome and learn that every individual is different.
Join the Felters as they share their most vulnerable stories while setting out to teach the world about Emily.
"Emily's job is to be happy, and if that manifests itself in teaching others, then that's her job."
-Tom Felter
2. Why This Film?
It promotes representation.
"In order for disabled characters...in films to be authentically portrayed, we need actually disabled people...producing, directing, and cast to tell our experience the way it should be." Vilissa Thompson, Center for Disability Rights
It embraces complex needs.
"Let's embrace complex needs...I have learned that it is imperative when raising awareness to stop focusing on abilities and use the lens of love instead so that everyone can be on the same footing within the community."
Denise Humberstone, Editor in Chief of Making Chromosomes Count
It welcomes everyone's version of "normal."
"If you’ve met one person with Down syndrome, you’ve met one person with Down syndrome. Everyone is different. Normal being a relative term, we all have normal. Your normal is not our normal. From that aspect, we’re all the same...This is normal, this is us."
Tom Felter, Teacher of Patience
Teacher of Patience is uniquely positioned for BOTH:
Over 26 years ago, paramedic Tom and nurse Tina Felter welcomed Emily into the world. After baby Emily was diagnosed with Down syndrome, the Felters' lives looked different. Through a series of down-to-earth interviews, Tom and Tina reveal the authentic joys and struggles they've experienced alongside Emily.
Watch Emily find her place in the world through her colorful language and sense of humor, her fondness of routine, and her deep love for those around her, who love her equally in return. Just like everyone else, she has her good and bad days, and her unique ways of communicating feelings are worth learning and listening to.
Sometimes that takes patience, which is why Tom developed a presentation called The Emily Talk for first responders and the greater community. Tom's goal is to teach people how to be respectful of individuals with disabilities like Emily. Emily tags along so folks can meet more individuals with Down syndrome and learn that every individual is different.
Join the Felters as they share their most vulnerable stories while setting out to teach the world about Emily.
"Emily's job is to be happy, and if that manifests itself in teaching others, then that's her job."
-Tom Felter
2. Why This Film?
It promotes representation.
"In order for disabled characters...in films to be authentically portrayed, we need actually disabled people...producing, directing, and cast to tell our experience the way it should be." Vilissa Thompson, Center for Disability Rights
It embraces complex needs.
"Let's embrace complex needs...I have learned that it is imperative when raising awareness to stop focusing on abilities and use the lens of love instead so that everyone can be on the same footing within the community."
Denise Humberstone, Editor in Chief of Making Chromosomes Count
It welcomes everyone's version of "normal."
"If you’ve met one person with Down syndrome, you’ve met one person with Down syndrome. Everyone is different. Normal being a relative term, we all have normal. Your normal is not our normal. From that aspect, we’re all the same...This is normal, this is us."
Tom Felter, Teacher of Patience
Teacher of Patience is uniquely positioned for BOTH:
Its 30-minute target duration is intentionally chosen to meet the needs of both traditional and impact-driven platforms.
3. Support us today! Every contribution helps.
Because we are fiscally sponsored by Fractured Atlas, a 501(c)3 which supports independent filmmakers and artists, every donation is 100% tax-deductible.
3. Support us today! Every contribution helps.
Because we are fiscally sponsored by Fractured Atlas, a 501(c)3 which supports independent filmmakers and artists, every donation is 100% tax-deductible.
Prefer to mail a check instead? Make the check out to "Fractured Atlas" with "Teacher of Patience" in the memo line and mail to:
Carmen Vincent
512 W 1100 N
Apt. 3B
Chesterton, IN 46304
Can't donate, but want to support us?
We'd love for you to tell your friends, family, and co-workers about us. Share our website and fundraising link on social media (tag @CarmenVincentFilms with #TeacherOfPatience). Share your story with us. Every action brings us closer and closer to making a real, measurable impact with this film.
Website Link: www.teacherofpatience.com
Online Fundraising Link: https://fundraising.fracturedatlas.org/teacher-of-patience-documentary
Social Media Accounts:
Facebook
Instagram
Twitter
We can’t do this without you. Let’s work together to make a difference with this film. The Felters deserve to have their story told, and you can make that possible.
Many Thanks,
Carmen Vincent
Director/Producer
Click to learn more about me.
Questions? Email teacherofpatience@gmail.com.
Carmen Vincent
512 W 1100 N
Apt. 3B
Chesterton, IN 46304
Can't donate, but want to support us?
We'd love for you to tell your friends, family, and co-workers about us. Share our website and fundraising link on social media (tag @CarmenVincentFilms with #TeacherOfPatience). Share your story with us. Every action brings us closer and closer to making a real, measurable impact with this film.
Website Link: www.teacherofpatience.com
Online Fundraising Link: https://fundraising.fracturedatlas.org/teacher-of-patience-documentary
Social Media Accounts:
We can’t do this without you. Let’s work together to make a difference with this film. The Felters deserve to have their story told, and you can make that possible.
Many Thanks,
Carmen Vincent
Director/Producer
Click to learn more about me.
Questions? Email teacherofpatience@gmail.com.