Speaking with the Co-Director of SENTENCED:  Connor Martin

May 21, 2024 00:38:56
Speaking with the Co-Director of SENTENCED:  Connor Martin
TEACH a KID to READ
Speaking with the Co-Director of SENTENCED:  Connor Martin

May 21 2024 | 00:38:56

/

Show Notes

Fall 2024 will mark the release of the new documentary on literacy called:  SENTENCED.  SENTENCED is an immersive and vulnerable exploration of the epidemic of childhood illiteracy through a series of braided character driven stories. Executive produced and narrated by 4x NBA basketball champion Stephen Curry, this film contributes to a movement that is designed to launch 1,000,000 volunteers into early childhood literacy.  Filmed from the point of view of ethnically diverse adults and children who have never learned to read, SENTENCED is a forceful yet tender tale of how literacy can free children from the cycles of generational poverty. Connor Martin lives in Oregon…

Other Episodes

Episode 0

May 07, 2024 00:26:30
Episode Cover

NYC Experts Discuss Childhood Illiteracy Crisis

Enjoy this discussion about childhood illiteracy from a panel of experts from New York City.  This conversation includes:   Josiah Haken, the CEO of City...

Listen

Episode

June 04, 2024 00:26:24
Episode Cover

Empowering Volunteers with Jessica Bowersox, ED of SMART Reading

Jessica Bowersox became the Executive Director of SMART Reading in July 2022. She has been with the organization since 2010, as the Communications Director...

Listen

Episode 0

April 18, 2024 00:33:11
Episode Cover

Literacy for the Sake of Love and Justice with Doug Kempton

Doug has been married to Meg for 37 years. Father of four adventurous children and four (soon to be five) irresistible grandchildren. Founded Soar...

Listen