DocsReads: Too Precious to Lose - A Conversation with Jason G. Green
About this Event
Join us on Monday, July 13, at 6:30 p.m. for the book presentation of Too Precious to Lose: A Memoir of Family, Community, and Possibility and a conversation with author Jason G. Green. The discussion will be moderated by Suzan Jenkins, CEO of the Arts and Humanities Council of Montgomery County, Maryland.
ABOUT DOCS READS
DocsReads is a book presentation series by Docs In Progress, featuring works by documentary filmmakers and authors. Join us to explore books and engage in inspiring conversations.
DATE
Monday, July 13 , 2026, 6:30pm
ABOUT THE BOOK
Prompted by family stories and the declining health of his grandmother, Green explores generations of his ancestors' lives in a single community, seeking answers about identity, belonging, faith, and service. Through this exploration, he discovers how a strong sense of community, mutual care, and interracial cooperation helped sustain his family and neighbors through social change and hardship.
ABOUT THE AUTHOR
Jason G. Green is an attorney, public servant, and author of Too Precious to Lose. After working on Barack Obama’s presidential campaign, he served for more than four years in the Obama White House as Special Assistant to the President. A lifelong Maryland resident, Green combines personal memoir, family history, and community storytelling to explore themes of faith, belonging, and the enduring legacy of Black communities in America. Jason was a Docs Fellow in 2015, which sparked the production of Finding Fellowship that is a harbinger of Too Precious to Lose.
ABOUT DOCS IN PROGRESS
Docs In Progress believes everyone has a story. Documentary educates, inspires and transforms how people view their world. These films and filmmakers call attention to moments in history by sharing personal stories that reflect social and cultural issues found on the local, national and global stage. By developing, encouraging and celebrating new voices, we foster a supportive community of emerging and established filmmakers. We offer an array of tools, workshops, and screenings for filmmakers of all ages as well as engage our community of film lovers.
LOCATION:
Docs In Progress, 8560 2nd Ave Suite 113, Silver Spring, MD 20910. The entrance for Docs In Progress is on Apple Ave. Parking garage, walking distance: Cameron Street Garage. Metro Station Red Line: Silver Spring (walking distance 5-7 minutes).
Moderator Suzan Jenkins, CEO of the Arts and Humanities Council of Montgomery County, Maryland
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