Host a screening of First Generation

Start the college access and success conversation by bringing First Generation to your school, conference, place of worship, business or community.

Plan your event

HS-mapHosting a free screening could take different forms, including the following:

  • Watch the 1-hour version in class
  • Hold a school-wide assembly with a post-screening Q&A with counselors
  • Movie night for a first generation campus group
  • After-school event for students and parents
  • Workforce training for your staff, advisors and administrators

Get the Screening Tools

Download everything you need to plan, promote and host a successful screening event.

Screening Guide (PDF)

Media Kit (Poster, Images, etc) (26MB; ZIP)


Reactions to First Generation

The film was powerful. It was one of the most impactful educational films I have seen relative to college access.

Curtis Esquibel Professor, Regis University

Hours, days, and weeks following the screening of the film, one­-on­-one advising sessions that I would have with students became more substantive and “meaty” compared to how they were at the beginning of the year for the simple fact students were constantly referring back to something they saw in the film that related to their current situation.

Mykesha Jackson New Madrid County Central High School

The film was great! Very well done and while some parts sad, overall motivating and positive to increase awareness and make college going cultures for underrepresented students within communities. Great for families and admissions/ high school professionals to see and share!

Laura Favreau Minnesota Association for College Admission Counseling