Hopeville: How to Win the Reading Wars – Film Screening & Expert Panel

Description: Join us at MoCA\CT Westport on Thursday, November 20, 2025, at 5:30 PM (ET) for an inspiring evening dedicated to literacy, learning, and advocacy. This special event, hosted by Bessemer Trust, features a screening of the acclaimed documentary Hopeville: How to Win the Reading Wars, followed by a dynamic panel discussion with leading voices in education and neurodiversity.

Through the lens of Hopeville, we’ll explore the urgent challenges facing literacy instruction in America, and the innovative strategies that are helping students thrive. Whether you're an educator, parent, policymaker, or advocate, this event offers powerful insights and practical tools to support every learner.

Event Highlights:

• 🎥 Screening of Hopeville: How to Win the Reading Wars
• 🎤 Live Panel Discussion with Experts in Education and Learning Differences
• 💬 Audience Q&A
• 🥂 Light refreshments and hors d'oeuvres will be served before the screening

Featured Panelists:

• Jane B. Ross, Executive Director, Smart Kids with Learning Disabilities
• Dr. Benjamin Powers, Head of School, The Southport School
• Jake Sussman, Founder & CEO, Superpower Mentors
• Dr. John J. Russell, Associate Director of the Haskins Global Literacy Hub
• Harvey Hubbell V, Director & Producer, Hopeville: How to Win the Reading Wars

Location: MoCA\CT Westport 19 Newtown Turnpike, Westport, CT 06880

Tickets: Admission is free, but registration is required. Reserve your spot today!

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