Fundraising Phase 1

The Truth About Reading showed the crisis. Now, the story turns to the cure.

When we released The Truth About Reading, it wasn’t just a film — it was a movement. Viewers saw the heartbreak, the hope, and the urgency of America’s literacy crisis.

Now, the story continues. Healing After The Truth will follow up with the people whose lives were forever changed — and the communities working to rewrite the ending.

We can’t start without you. Your support today will help us film our first three interviews and create a powerful teaser trailer to inspire major donors and keep this mission alive.

📽 Every dollar brings us closer to shining the light on solutions, progress, and the power of literacy.

About the Project

In 2022, The Truth About Reading sparked a nationwide conversation about the literacy crisis in America. None of it would have been possible without a groundswell of grassroots support — countless small donations from people who cared deeply about education and believed in the power of storytelling.

Healing After The Truth is the next chapter. This follow-up documentary will explore what’s happened since the cameras stopped rolling — stories of healing, progress, and the fight for a future where everyone can read.

We’re raising $25,000 to launch Phase One of production. This will allow us to:
🎥 Film our first 3 interviews
🎬 Produce a teaser trailer to inspire large donors and philanthropic organizations to help complete the film

Donation Levels & Perks

$25,000 — Listed as a Producer in the Film + Trailer credits + social media recognition + exclusive swag
$10,000 — Custom donor package (we’ll meet with you to create something special)
$5,000 — Included in Special Thanks in film credits + exclusive swag
$1,000+ — Custom donor package (let’s collaborate!)
$500 — Signed copy of The Teacher Who Couldn’t Read and The Reading Gap
$250 — Signed books, t-shirt, Vimeo code for The Truth About Reading, and a social media shout-out
$100 — Signed copy of The Teacher Who Couldn’t Read OR The Reading Gap, t-shirt, and Vimeo code
$60 — Official film t-shirt
$40 — Two Vimeo codes (gift one to a friend!)
$25 — Free Vimeo code for The Truth About Reading

If you’re interested in donating more than $1,000, we’d love to meet with you to create a custom package tailored to your vision and impact goals.

Your contribution doesn’t just fund a film — it fuels a movement. Together, we can make sure the world sees not just the problem, but the hope and solutions that are changing lives.

📢 Donate now and help us begin filming Healing After The Truth.

Healing After the Truth

By John Corcoran Foundation Inc

Healing After the Truth

The Follow-Up to The Truth About Reading

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