Dear Scout Leaders,
My name is David Paterson. Many older
scouts are familiar with my Disney Movie, BRIDGE TO TERABITHIA, but I am
reaching out to you regarding a documentary I have produced in honor of
Veterans. We have found teens to enjoy this film as much as
adults.
Next month, theater chains throughout the country are marking the
80th Anniversary of D-Day by screening my award-winning documentary, THE GIRL
WHO WORE FREEDOM in over 100 cities and 31 states. One location in your
area is the
Icon Cinema in San Angelo, TX June 6th and
7th.
As a former scout myself, I fully recognize the importance of
honoring our past and respecting those who protected and ensured our freedom.
This is a great opportunity for the area's Scouts to be a part of this once in a
lifetime opportunity, to learn about an event that changed the world, and
celebrate the 80th anniversary with those few remaining heroes that brought us
that peace. Sadly, most or all of these heroes could be gone by the 85th
anniversary. San Angelo has
60+ WW2 Veterans, some who may have
actually partook in D-Day operations.
We are hoping by providing the
cities the film will be playing in, this information can be passed on to the
local troops where the theaters are located. For Scouts to attend screenings
with attending veterans or visit with those unable to attend, it will leave an
indelible mark in their lives and further their Scout oaths of duty to God and
Country, duty to other people, and duty to self. We must all remember that many
Veterans were once Scouts, and many Scouts will become Veterans.
It
should be noted a portion of sales from all screenings will go to local Veteran
charities and organizations. Scout participation will elevate local awareness,
positive press and interest in these screenings, as well as educate Scouts on a
life changing event that made them who they are today.
Please let me know
how we can make this information available to all of the councils and troops in
the screening area. Attached below is a link to the film's trailer.
We
would be very appreciative to partner with you on spreading the word and
involving the Scouts.
Respectfully yours,
David
Paterson
Documentary First
(516) 993-7199
https://thegirlwhoworefreedom.com/PS: Advance ticket
purchase is recommended as this is a limited
screening.