In case you missed it, here’s a recap of yesterday’s virtual screening of “Starting from Zero: Reimagining Education in America.”

As we’ve blogged, the film is “an exciting exploration of the value and potential of early education and care programs.”

The film looks at “Key features of high-quality early childhood learning environments and experiences are outlined and then brought to life as the film delves into the evolution of Alabama’s #1 nationally ranked state Pre-K program,” its website explains.

“The film brings together the voices of policymakers, educators, academics, business leaders, pediatricians, parents, and children. It features five current and past governors who are champions of early childhood education: Governors Steve Bullock of Montana, Kay Ivey of Alabama, and Ralph Northam of Virginia, as well as former Governors Jim Hunt of North Carolina, and Phil Bryant of Mississippi.”

Yesterday’s virtual screening paired the film with a companion video about Massachusetts that features a diverse group of stakeholders, including:

• Massachusetts State Senator Jason Lewis

• Congresswoman Katherine Clark (D-Massachusetts)

• Turhan Dorsey, the co-chair of the steering committee at MA Early Childhood Funder Collaborative

• Amy O’Leary, the executive director of Strategies for Children

• State Representative Alice Peisch, and

• Bob Rivers, the chair and CEO of Eastern Bank

To see both “Starting from Zero” and the Massachusetts companion film click here. This link will be active until June 10.

The virtual screening was co-hosted by Strategies for Children, the Zaentz Charitable Foundation, Firestarter Interactive (an organization launched by Willa Kammerer, the filmmaker who made “Starting from Zero”), and Harvard Graduate School of Education’s Saul Zaentz Early Education Initiative.

Elliot Steinberg, chair of the Zaentz Charitable Foundation, shared his experience meeting with Barbara J. Cooper, secretary of the Alabama Department of Early Childhood Education, to learn about the state’s top-ranked early education program. And Willa Kammerer spoke about the importance of the film and the story it tells.

During a panel discussion, early educators and advocates from Lawrence, Northampton, and Somerville shared local stories about early childhood programs and innovations.

View the event program for more information, a list of speakers, and and panelists’ bios.

The event video will soon be posted on Strategies for Children’s YouTube channel.

If you couldn’t tune in yesterday, there are other ways to get involved:

• learn more about Alabama’s early childhood work here

• “The Saul Zaentz Charitable Foundation has generously donated DVD’s and downloadable digital links of the film to Massachusetts. This resource can be placed in school or public libraries for lifetime use.” To learn more, click here and scroll to the bottom of the webpage.

• “Starting at Zero” is also available to rent or buy at Amazon.

• Consider hosting your own local screening! This can be a great way to engage local early childhood partners and the community at-large. For support, or if you have other questions — email Marisa Fear at mfear@strategiesforchildren.org.

Please watch these films and spread the word about them. They help show how a bipartisan group of people across the nation are committed to investing in young children to build a stronger future for the country.