DEFINING MOMENTS
The Life and Leadership of Quiet Revolutionary Frances Hesselbein
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
What People Are Saying About Defining Moments
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"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
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"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
Private Screenings 2024 - 2025
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Saturday, September 28, 2024 at 6 pm ET | Pomfret Club, Easton, PA | View Gallery​
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Saturday, October 5, 2024 at 8 am ET | University of Pittsburgh at Johnstown, PA​ | View Gallery​
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Tuesday, October 22, 2024 at 12.30 pm ET | United States Military Academy at West Point and the Military Child Education Coalition®, West Point, NY​
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Wednesday, October 23, 2024 | Girl Scouts of the USA Board Chair and CEO Conference, Detroit, MI​​
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Thursday, November 7, 2024 at 5 pm ET | University of Pittsburgh, PA (Hosted by Frances Hesselbein Leadership Forum and Archives & Special Collections)​ | View Gallery​
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Sunday, November 10, 2024, at 1 pm ET | St. Bartholomew's Church, NY | View St Bart's Forum: Defining Moments Panel | View Gallery​
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Monday, November 18, 2024 at 6.30 pm ET | Tufts University, MA | View Gallery​
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Wednesday, November 20, 2024 at 6 pm PT | Drucker School of Management - Claremont Graduate University, CA​ | View Gallery​
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Thursday, January 23, 2025 at 5.30 pm ET | United Way's Women United, Girl Scouts of Eastern PA, and Women's Business Council, Allentown, PA
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Saturday, January 25, 2025 at 4 pm PT | Girl Scouts of Central California South, CA
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Saturday, February 22, 2025 at 12.30 pm ET | Olave Baden-Powell Society and World Association of Girl Guides and Girl Scouts (Online) | Register here
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Wednesday, March 12, 2025 at 7 pm ET | Johnstown Flood Museum (Johnstown Carnegie Library), PA | Register here​
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Thursday, March 13, 2025 at 7 pm ET | Saint Francis University, Loretto, PA | Register here
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Wednesday, March 19, 2025 at 6 pm ET | New York Public Library, NY | Register here
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Wednesday, March 26, 2025 at 5 pm ET | St. Ursula Academy and the SUA Leadership Program, Toledo, OH
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Monday, April 14, 2025 at 7 pm ET | Frank Banko Alehouse Cinemas - ArtsQuest Center, Bethlehem, PA | Register here​
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Monday, April 21, 2025 at 6 pm ET | Bryn Mawr Film Institute, Bryn Mawr, PA​​
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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.
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