Goodwill and WGCU to Hold VIP Screening of Award-Winning Documentary "For Once in My Life"

The award-winning documentary "For Once in My Life" will be shown at a special VIP screening hosted by the Southwest Florida Goodwill Foundation and WGCU Public Television. Those planning to attend are asked to RSVP because seating is limited.
 
Feb. 9, 2011 - PRLog -- The Southwest Florida Goodwill Foundation and WGCU Public Television are partnering to host a VIP screening of the award-winning documentary “For Once In My Life” on Wednesday evening, February 16, 2011.  The screening will be held at WGCU’s television studio on the campus of Florida Gulf Coast University.

Called “Inspiring and enthralling” by Today Show online critic Gael Fashingbauer Cooper, For Once In My Life follows the progress of the Spirit of Goodwill Band, a group of nearly 30 musicians with disabilities who are employed by Goodwill Industries of South Florida in Miami.  

The film, which premiered at the 2010 South by Southwest Film Festival in Austin, won the festival’s audience award.  For Once in My Life also earned the 2010 best music documentary honor from the International Documentary Association, and received awards at film festivals in Nashville, Sarasota, and Sonoma, among others.

Goodwill Industries of Southwest Florida’s (http://www.goodwillswfl.org) Carolyn Johnson had the opportunity to see the film as it made the 2010 festival circuit, and is excited about the opportunity to show it to the Southwest Florida community.

“This documentary is about our sister organization, so obviously I’m biased,” she admits.  “But the movie really shows that every one of us has the potential for greatness, no matter what our physical or mental limitations are.”

Guests at the February 16 VIP screening will be treated to complimentary wine, hors d’oeuvres, and popcorn.   Because seating is limited for this complimentary VIP screening, Goodwill is asking people to RSVP in advance for the showing by calling (239) 995-2106 ext. 249.

View the "For Once in My Life" trailer:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KF4FlkpfQuE



Goodwill Industries of Southwest Florida, Inc. (http://www.goodwillswfl.org) provides programs and services the help people with disabilities and other disadvantages overcome their barriers to employment and independence.  The Southwest Florida Goodwill Foundation provides financial support for Goodwill and ensures that the long-term vision for Goodwill’s programs and services will continue to grow.

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About Goodwill Industries of Southwest Florida, Inc.:
Goodwill operates 25 thrift stores in SW Florida to support its mission of removing barriers to independence. Programs include income-sensitive housing, career placement assistance, the L.I.F.E. Academy Charter School, Four Wheels for Work, and others.
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