AN UNUSUAL REASON

Opinions vary on why America is faced with a workforce shortage, but experts have identified an unusual reason that may surprise you. Faced with a severe childcare shortage, a scrappy team of filmmakers and early childhood advocates in Rockingham County, NC set out to demonstrate how the issue affects the economy for everyone in the community.

The team attempts to talk to government officials, child care facility owners, families, employers, and other experts about the issues. While some recognize the impact of the child care crisis, others turn a deaf ear or hesitate to come to the table for discussion. Join us to learn how this rural and economically depressed community is tackling the issue.

A doc for change…

While we are not requiring a licensing fee to screen the film, we welcome a donation that is significant to you! Help us continue the work of finding solutions for this continuing issue. We hope this documentary motivates you to advocate for change and is used as a tool to improve our early childhood systems. Every donation makes a difference.

MEET THE PRODUCER:

Chase Nappier

Chase is a North Carolina native and passionate visual storyteller. Edgy and blunt are a few non-profane words used to describe him. Self-taught, he is on his eighth year of media production and loves to help people tell their story.