The Virginia Satir Network –
Newsletter
January 2005, Volume 4 Number 1
Election of Board Members by Mail
Larger Internet Presence / Satir Teaching / Connections
Satir Film- "Making Connections:
Virginia Satir's Legacy of Peace and
Potential"
"All my work and writings are towards this one aim: becoming more fully human....I make no apologies for moving in totally different ways and I hope to move those ways on a mass level." --Virginia Satir
Steven Channing, who is a film maker and who has produced several documentaries is producing a film about Virginia Satir and her ideas. His company Video Dialogue Inc. is currently premiering "February One: The Story of The Greensboro Four", documenting the first civil rights sit-ins. Important this documentary is scheduled for PBS national broadcasting in February 2005.
Diana Newton, an Avanta member, has her own consulting business and is very involved in this document.
Satir Institute of the Southeast has played a critical role in the development of the film concept and fundraising.
Avanta is supporting the film with a grant as well as with information, videos, and other material. Steven and Diana were at the 2004 Annual Meeting and showed the initial track of the film.
Individuals, like Avanta members and others, who have or will be interviewed about their understanding of Virginia's idea and how they use them.
There is a lot that is going into this documentary. Attached is a more detailed description about this film that you can read along with more information about Steven Channing. You can also use the information to show others and any person or group who you feel would be interested in supporting this project.
For more information you can contact Diana Newton at 919-933-2654 or the Avanta Office.