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DEFINING MOMENTS

The Life and Leadership of Quiet Revolutionary Frances Hesselbein

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Defining Moments is a feature-length documentary based upon the groundbreaking life’s work and leadership of Presidential Medal of Freedom Recipient Frances Hesselbein, a “pioneer for women, volunteerism, diversity, and opportunity” to be created on behalf of all of us by Defining Moments LLC in association with Schler Productions LLC.

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Coming to You in Spring 2025

Private Screenings

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What People Are Saying About Defining Moments

"I think people always respond well to “quality”……things they know to be true and good. I salute you for producing such a wonderful tribute to an amazing leader."

 

Harry Rhoads, Co-founder, Washington Speakers Bureau

"I think this was one of the best documentaries I've seen. I'm ashamed to admit that I did not know about Mrs. Frances until today, but to know that she created a circular form of leadership, redefined the Girl Scouts, and her authenticity was amazing to see. She is a true inspiration to follow and I'm grateful I was able to learn her story."

 

Cadet, United States Military Academy at West Point

"Today in the seemingly divided world we live in, when trust may be a low point and cynicism rampant, the call for leaders who are healing unifiers must come forth to be heard. Wherever we are, whatever our vocations, whatever our platforms or labor; we must find the language that heals, the inclusion that unifies. It is a critical time for leaders at every level to make a difference. And we each can be called to lead no matter who we are."

Frances Hesselbein, Presidential Medal of Freedom Recipient,

Former CEO Girl Scouts

Private Screenings 2024 - 2025

 

  • Saturday, September 28, 2024 at 6 pm | Pomfret Club, Easton, PA | View Gallery

  • Saturday, October 5, 2024 at 8 am | University of Pittsburgh at Johnstown, PA​

  • Tuesday, October 22, 2024 at 12.30 pm | United States Military Academy at West Point and the Military Child Education Coalition®, West Point, NY​

  • Wednesday, October 23, 2024 | Girl Scouts of the USA Board Chair and CEO Conference, Detroit, MI​​

  • Thursday, November 7, 2024 at 5 pm | University of Pittsburgh, PA | Register here

  • Monday, November 18, 2024 at 6.30 pm | Tufts University, MA |  Register here

  • Wednesday, November 20, 2024 at 6 pm | Drucker School of Management - Claremont Graduate University, CA | Register here

  • Wednesday, March 12, 2025 | Johnstown Flood Museum (Johnstown Carnegie Library), PA 

  • Thursday, March 13, 2025 at 6.30 pm | Saint Francis University, Loretto, PA

  • Wednesday, March 19, 2025 at 5.30 pm | New York Public Library, NY

 

Please register using the links provided.

 

Check back regularly as more private screenings are confirmed.

 

If you are interested in hosting a private screening,
please contact us at alexandra@sarahmcarthur.com.

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Schler Productions, LLC, is a multiple award-winning full-service documentary film production company.

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United Way of the Greater Lehigh Valley is our fiscal agent. All donations are tax deductible.

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Funding and Support

The Alan Mulally Family

Chris and Irma Fralic

Hortense le Gentil-Joly and Hubert Joly

Gail Miller

Thomas Deierlein
Kenneth Kirschner

Bill and Julie Carrier

Harry and Jan Cohen

Feyzi Fatehi

Marshall and Lyda Goldsmith

Jeff and Kim Kays

Howard Morgan

Douglas Baker
Nelson Del Rio

Sanyin Siang

Darlyne Bailey and Sharon Robinson

Thomas and Christine Christopoul

Annie McKee

Susan Neimeth

Molly Tschang

The Ford Foundation

Beck Pak

Noorain Khan

James Coley

Benjamin Croft

Deborah Kennedy

Suzie Bishop

Kate Fulshaw

Torin Perez

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DEFINING MOMENTS

The Life and Leadership of Quiet Revolutionary Frances Hesselbein

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