On November 3, 2024, After Ike hosted a special fundraiser at the AFI Theatre in Silver Spring, Maryland, to benefit Docs In Progress, a non-profit organization dedicated to supporting documentary filmmakers. The event raised over $6,000.
After Ike at the AFI Theatre in Silver Spring Maryland
The sold-out event featured an exclusive screening of the documentary "After Ike," which explores the 1919 Transcontinental Motor Convoy with Dwight D. Eisenhower and its impact on America's highway system.
The screening was sold out raising over $6,000 for Docs in Progress.
This fundraiser aimed to further Docs In Progress's mission of fostering documentary filmmaking.
Ambassador Michael Owen at the book signing booth of After Ike.
Docs In Progress is a non-profit organization dedicated to supporting and nurturing documentary filmmakers. They offer a range of programs, including workshops, screenings, and fellowship opportunities, aimed at helping filmmakers develop their projects and connect with audiences.
Many volunteers made the screening of After Ike at the AFI Theatre a great success.
Docs in Progress emphasizes the importance of storytelling in documentary films and provides resources and guidance to filmmakers at various stages of their careers.
Ambassador Michael Owen and Gregory Maassen of After Ike during the Q&A session with Barbara Valentino of Docs in Progress.
For more details about the community organization, visit Docs In Progress.
After Ike at the AFI Theatre in Silver Spring in Maryland.