New York — June 5, 2026 — Action Against Hunger will host Nourishing Hope: An Evening of Film, Conversation & Community on June 11, 2026, at the Angelika Film Center in New York City. The event will feature screenings of two acclaimed short documentaries highlighting children, families, and the global fight against hunger.
The program includes The Boys and the Bees, directed by Arielle Knight, a Sundance award-winning film about a Black family in rural Georgia passing down wisdom and connection to the land. It will also present the New York premiere of With Grace, directed by Dina Mwende and Julia Dahr, telling the story of a 13-year-old Kenyan girl whose family farm faces repeated droughts and climate challenges.
Director Arielle Knight will attend in person for a panel discussion and Q&A moderated by Kori Chambers, founder of Kori Chambers Media and former news anchor. Dina Mwende will share a video message to mark the premiere of With Grace. The evening will conclude with a reception featuring drinks and light bites.
Knight expressed her gratitude: “It’s especially meaningful to share a film that has connected with audiences in a space grounded in real-world impact. Action Against Hunger’s commitment to building long-term, sustainable solutions reflects the intention I carried from the very beginning of making this film.”
Mwende added: “I hope audiences see Grace in her fullness — not only through the challenges she faces, but as a child with dreams, curiosity, joy, and a future full of possibility.”
Globally, 673 million people face hunger, and 2.3 billion people are moderately or severely food insecure. Action Against Hunger works in more than 50 countries to prevent, detect, and treat malnutrition while building lasting food security. Events like Nourishing Hope aim to raise awareness and inspire action against this urgent crisis.
