Visible Voices: Survivor Stories

Overview

Visible Voices is a four-part film and advocacy series on Bainbridge Island bringing together intersectional storytelling, community dialogue, and survivor-centered awareness around domestic and sexual violence and child abuse.

May 2, 2026 — Visible Voices
Feature screening of Marlee Matlin: Not Alone Anymore + filmmaker Q&A + VIP reception with director Shoshannah Stern and her interpreter

October 4, 2026 — Breaking the Silence
Curated advocacy-focused film program generating awareness and fundraising for Joyful Heart Foundation (National, NYC based) and Abused Deaf Women’s Advocacy Services (Seattle-based).
Battered (1989, Lee Grant with Cynthia Sears as technical advisor)
I Am Evidence (2017)

Fall 2026 TBD — Free Community Screenings (2)
CODA (2021) - May 2nd with Marlee Matlin: Not Alone Anymore
Come See Me in the Good Light (2025)

Why This Matters

This series bridges film, advocacy, and lived experience to foster awareness and connection—while ensuring that cost is not a barrier to participation.

Sponsors play a direct role in:
• Expanding access
• Supporting survivor voices
• Strengthening community engagement

Funds are collected for event production costs. Net proceeds will be distributed to Abused Deaf Women’s Advocacy Services (ADWAS) and Joyful Heart Foundation, 50/50. Full accounting will be publicly shared post-event.

What Sponsorship Makes Possible

• Survivor-centered storytelling through film
• Community dialogue and education
• Accessibility through ASL interpretation
• Free public screenings
• Bringing filmmakers and advocates into the community

Program Budget

Total: $20,000

Includes:
• Guest travel, lodging, honorarium
• ASL interpreter (travel + event day)
• Venue + technical costs for all events
• Film screening rights
• Community screenings
• Hospitality + operations