{"id":127651,"date":"2024-01-19T12:07:14","date_gmt":"2024-01-19T17:07:14","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/v2fr5er78d.funnewsdaily.com\/movies\/the-truth-about-reading-documentary-selected-for-sxsw-edu-2024-film-lineup\/"},"modified":"2024-01-19T12:07:14","modified_gmt":"2024-01-19T17:07:14","slug":"the-truth-about-reading-documentary-selected-for-sxsw-edu-2024-film-lineup","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/v2fr5er78d.funnewsdaily.com\/movies\/the-truth-about-reading-documentary-selected-for-sxsw-edu-2024-film-lineup\/","title":{"rendered":"“The Truth About Reading” Documentary Selected for SXSW EDU 2024 Film Lineup"},"content":{"rendered":"
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“The Truth About Reading” selected for SXSW EDU 2024; Limited digital access coming February 2024<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
“The Truth About Reading” limited release on digital platforms coming February 2024<\/i><\/p>\n \u2014 Nick Nanton<\/p>\n<\/div>\n ORLANDO, FL, UNITED STATES, January 19, 2024 \/EINPresswire.com<\/a>\/ — “The Truth About Reading,” directed by Emmy Award Winning Director Nick Nanton and presented by Abundance Studios\u00ae<\/sup><\/a> and The John Corcoran Foundation<\/a>, has been officially selected for the prestigious SXSW EDU film lineup. This DNA Films<\/a> production delves into the illiteracy problem in America, featuring heartening stories of adults who conquered the challenge of learning to read later in life and proposing actionable solutions for a future where every child can read proficiently.<\/p>\n This documentary is more than a film \u2013 it’s a movement that explores the deep personal journeys of adults who have triumphed over illiteracy, underlining the life-changing power of reading. It also provides expert insights and educational strategies, offering a beacon of hope in addressing this widespread issue.<\/p>\n Director Nick Nanton shared his excitement about the film’s selection for SXSW EDU: “This is a pivotal moment for ‘The Truth About Reading.’ Our goal is to bring this critical, yet often overlooked issue to the forefront of national discourse, and SXSW EDU is the ideal stage for this conversation.”<\/p>\n John Corcoran, founder of The John Corcoran Foundation and a prominent figure in the documentary, remarked, “This film embodies the resilience of the human spirit and the extraordinary journey of learning to read at any age. The involvement of our foundation in this project underscores our unwavering commitment to literacy and the belief in lifelong learning.”<\/p>\n The film is scheduled for a special screening at SXSW EDU on March 6th at 11AM in Austin, Texas, offering an immersive experience for educators, policymakers, and literacy advocates.<\/p>\n Additionally, “The Truth About Reading” will have a limited release on various digital platforms in February 2024, broadening its reach and igniting important discussions about literacy and educational reform.<\/p>\n