Waterman Movie Day 2026 - Friday, August 21, 2026

A link to the "Waterman" film (93 minutes) will be made available only on August 22, 2025 for 7th grade classes and other students identified by the schoolʻs administrator; Suggested time block is 120 minutes to allow for pre- and post-discussions. 

Student permission forms are required to participate in the screening due to the PG-rating; Administrators will customize the template, and teachers will facilitate the collection of forms for participating classes.

Schools are encouraged to coordinate a single group showing (ie: library, cafeteria, multi-purpose room) for participating 7th graders, if possible; or streaming simultaneously in identified classrooms may be arranged. (Special requests for viewing the film on a date preceding 8/22/25 or requests for a longer duration of access may be submitted through this form).

A point of contact (ie: Administrator or lead teacher) will be issued the link to the film 48 hours prior to screening to test connectivity. The link is intended for HIDOE school purposes only and should not be shared outside of school screenings.

Schools will be provided with resources and materials to help student engage with the content and messages from the film; Administrators will be asked to provide a headcount/number of students who watched the film after August 22nd so data can be reviewed for viability of the event.

Schools are encouraged to capture students/classes watching the film and to share via social media using the hashtag #WatermanFilm, #LeadLikeDuke and @HIDOE808.