Documentary Premiere & Panel Discussion

January 20, 2026 | Charleston Music Hall

Join us for the premiere of The Rising Tide: Literacy in the Lowcountry, a powerful new documentary that lifts the voices of teachers, administrators, and families leading a grassroots movement to transform literacy across Charleston.

The film follows two families whose lives are changed by the Orton-Gillingham approach—an evidence-based method giving every child the opportunity to read—and highlights how this movement is reshaping classrooms and communities across the Lowcountry.

Following the screening, a panel of educators, parents, and literacy advocates will discuss the state of literacy in South Carolina and how the Lowcountry Literacy Project is changing student outcomes.

Together, we’re building a movement so that every child can read.

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Interested in serving on the Documentary Host Committee? 

Host Committee members play a key role in ensuring the success and visibility of this event. By lending their names, voices, and networks, members help expand awareness and inspire others to join the movement for literacy in the Lowcountry.

Responsibilities

  • Serve as an Ambassador: Share the mission of the Lowcountry Literacy Project and the importance of this event within your personal and professional circles.
  • Invite Your Network: Personally invite friends, colleagues, and community members to attend the screening and post-film discussion.
  • Engage Online: Reshare event updates, videos, and promotional materials across your social media channels to help spread the word.
  • Attend the Event: Be present at the Charleston Music Hall on January 20 to welcome guests and celebrate this milestone evening.

Time Commitment

Participate in two brief Host Committee meetings: one in the fall (event overview and invitation planning) and one in early January (final event briefing & documentary preview).

Email Lindsey Ballenger at Lindsey@LowcountryLiteracyProject.org