Join us for the screening of “The Beginning of Life,” a groundbreaking feature documentary exploring how we can create better and more prosperous societies by investing in young children. The 90-minute film uncovers the impact of early environment on cognitive, social and emotional development, as well as the policies and structures that help or hinder families in raising healthy, happy and successful children. Filmed across Argentina, Brazil, Canada, China, France, Italy, Kenya and the United States, the documentary combines a diverse set of life stories with expert interviews, including Nobel prize-winning economist James Heckman and neuroscientist Patricia Kuhl.
Watch the trailer.