UPDATE
RESCHEDULED — NEW STREAMING DATES FOR VIRTUAL & IN-PERSON OPTIONS
Futures Explored presents “Hearts of Glass,” an award-winning film championing employment for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities. We invite the community at large — including local employers — to learn about the importance of inclusive hiring.
In addition to screening the documentary, we’ll be holding a panel discussion with special guests including:
- The Filmmaker
- Representatives from Vertical Harvest
- Local Self-Advocates/Employees
- Local Employer Partners and Job Coaches
Please join us for this one-of-a-kind event that will inspire change and action in our communities. Make a difference by supporting inclusivity and representation in the workforce for people with disabilities!
A heartfelt thanks to our sponsors:
We'd also like to thank our partners:
“Hearts of Glass” follows the tumultuous first the critical first 15 months of operation of Vertical Harvest (VH), a startup hydroponic greenhouse whose staff includes workers with intellectual and developmental disabilities.
The film weaves the story of Vertical Harvest’s launch with the personal journeys of employees. People and plants grow together in this intimate portrait of innovation, inclusion and impact.
You may watch the film at your convenience here on Show&Tell from March 23rd through March 29, 2022. "Hearts of Glass" has descriptive audio in English and closed captions in English and Spanish. If you'd also like to join the panel discussion remotely, please register under the "Q&A" link on Show&Tell. The discussion will be on March 26, Saturday at 6:15 pm PT.
For those interested, there is also an in-person option on March 26th at the Bankhead Theatre in Livermore, California. This event will feature the film as well the live panel discussion with Q&A. You'll also have an opportunity to meet some of the movie sponsors. For more information on attending the live in-person screening, please visit: https://livermorearts.org/event/employment-for-everyone/
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Contact Karen Smith at karensmith@futures-explored.org
Image Descriptions:
First Row: Filmmaker welcome video with audio description and open captions.
Second Row, First Image: Text “Hearts of Glass” inside the outline of green heart accented with leaves appears at the top of the image. Below is the Grand Teton mountain next to the Vertical Harvest greenhouse, a metal and glass multi-story structure. Three people - two women and a man stand with lettuces and tomatoes in their hands. Two of the people wear t-shirts with the Vertical Harvest logo.
Second Row, Second Image: A young woman in a Vertical Harvest hooded sweatshirt and sun glasses stands smiling. She is in front of the Vertical Harvest greenhouse and there are rows of lettuce in a growing carousel visible through the window behind her.
Third Row, First Image: Two employees, Emily and Johnny, pose together smiling and holding a plastic container of greens in front of them. A note on the container reads “Thank you for being a great teammate, Emily!” It is signed “Johnny.”
Third Row, Second Image: Multi-story vertical carousel with lettuces; illuminated by pink LED lights.
Fourth Row, First Image: View of Vertical Harvest greenhouse from the street; modern, three-story glass and steel façade.
Fourth Row, Second Image: Ty and Joelle side-by-side pruning tomato plants. Joelle’s hand is around Ty’s wrist as she guides his hand along a vine.
Fifth Row, First Image: Square graphic divided into four smaller squares — Top Left: "Hearts of Glass" logo, then text "Watch the film & join the conversation!" and "Panel Discussion Mar 26, Sat, 6:15 pm PT"; Top Right: smiling young woman with long brown hair, text below "Hannah, Vertical Harvest Employee"; Bottom Left: woman with short blonde hair in a black shirt, text below "Jennifer, 'Hearts of Glass' Director"; Bottom Right: smiling woman with shoulder-length blondish-brown hair, she's wearing a black vest with a Vertical Harvest logo over a dark purple t-shirt, text below "Mycah, Vertical Harvest Employee."
