On June 17, Arts Holding Hands and Hearts will hold an advanced screening of its latest short documentary from the Restorative Justice Filmmaking program. The event takes place from 6:00 to 7:30 p.m. at Coatesville City Hall and offers Coatesville residents a chance to view the film and engage directly with the filmmakers.
This screening builds on momentum from a Restorative Justice Circle held at Coatesville City Hall last November 7. At that gathering, AHHAH presented a trailer for the documentary to 25 local residents and officials. Attendees found the preview deeply impactful and expressed strong interest in hearing more stories from the youth involved in the program. Several participants also reflected on the significance of the Coatesville High School WCHS filmmaking program during their own high school years, emphasizing the value of providing students with creative opportunities before they become involved with the justice system.
Thanks to the community’s response and support from Representative Dan Williams, AHHAH successfully launched the Restorative Justice Filmmaking program at Coatesville High School. Principal Brian Chenger generously allowed the after-school program to use the school’s TV studio, where the documentary Invisible No More was filmed.
Looking ahead, AHHAH will host its third Restorative Justice Open House on July 24 at the Uptown Knauer Performing Arts Center. This event promises further opportunities for community engagement and education.
The June 17 screening at City Hall is co-hosted by AHHAH and the Coatesville City Council. Space is limited, so interested residents are encouraged to register via the QR code on the event flyer.
This program continues to highlight the power of storytelling and community connection in advancing restorative justice and youth empowerment in Coatesville.
