Mimi and Dona – Event Intro Script
Thank you joining us! My name is <insert name>, and welcome to the first
Indie Lens Pop-Up of this season, presented by <your organization> and
<your local PBS station>.
[Optional, only if you hosted Community Cinema screenings last
season]
If you attended screenings with us last year, Community Cinema is now
Indie Lens Pop-Up! Our community-driven screening program now comes
with great new features for all different types of viewers: inspiring activities
and discussions, giveaways, and occasional raffle prizes.
Today’s Indie Lens Pop-Up sneak preview screening is Mimi and Dona by
Sophie Sartain. The film premieres on Independent Lens on PBS Monday,
November 23 at 10:30/9:30c [NOTE: confirm with your local PBS station if
there is a different local broadcast date and/or time], so please be sure to
spread the word!
[Pre-screening Audience Conversation Starter – Adapt As Needed]
Before we start the screening, we have a short conversation starter that
we’d love for you to discuss with the people sitting next to you.
What is your favorite memory of a caregiver who has supported you or a
loved one?
(Provide a few minutes for discussion, and if time permits ask a few
participants to share their thoughts with the group)
Thank you for sharing your thoughts! Today’s film, Mimi and Dona,
explores similar themes around caregiving.
For 64 years, 92-year-old Mimi has cared for her daughter Dona, who has
an intellectual disability, and now faces the inevitable: to find Dona a home.
This alternately heartbreaking and heartwarming film by Mimi’s
granddaughter tells the story of a quirky and deeply connected motherdaughter duo, and their effect on three generations of a Texas family.
We invite you to sit back and enjoy the film, but also to stay with us after
and join the conversation. <Insert more about your engagement activity or
special guests here.> Tell us what you think on social media using the
hashtag #IndieLens and follow @IndependentLens on social media. Sign
up for our newsletter in the lobby / follow us <insert social media handle> to
receive updates on local Indie Lens Pop-Ups this year!
A special thank you to our national partners: Independent Lens, ITVS, PBS,
and CPB, and our local partners <insert your venue and community
partners>.
We hope you enjoy the show!
AFTER THE FILM SCREENS
We hope you enjoyed today’s screening of Mimi and Dona! The film
premieres on Independent Lens on PBS Monday, November 23 at
10:30/9:30c [NOTE: confirm with your local PBS station if there is a
different local broadcast date and/or time], don’t forget to spread the word!
[Post-screening Audience Conversation Starter – Adapt As Needed]
Before we move into our [panel discussion, audience activity, etc.], we want
to hear what you thought about the film.
Do you relate to the family portrayed in Mimi and Dona? Why or why not?
(Provide a few minutes for discussion, and if time permits ask a few
participants to share their thoughts with the group)]