A FINANCIAL EDUCATION CAMPAIGN
"Everyone needs to see this film to better understand their relationship to money." - Morgan Housel, The Psychology of Money
Join Us
In our efforts to improve financial access and knowledge around the country.
We believe it's more important than ever to elevate the conversation around financial education.
In collaboration with a network of amazing partners and leaders in the finance space, we’re empowering people — particularly high school and college aged students — to examine and improve how they understand, relate to, and use their money, through THIS IS NOT FINANCIAL ADVICE and its accompanying educational resources.
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An almost full-house student screening and panel at the University of Nebraska
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Directors Chris Temple and Zach Ingrasci speak at the LA premiere with the National Council on Problem Gambling.
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Marquee at the World Theater in downtown Kearney, NE as part of our Nebraska Financial Education Tour
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Film Director Zach Ingrasci speaks on a post-film panel with FINRA at The University of Nebraska
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Directors Chris Temple & Zach Ingrasci speaking to the sold-out crowd at Tribeca Film Festival
Get Smarter with Your Own Money
Visit the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority’s (FINRA) New Investor Initiative Site and double down on your path to financial goal setting, understanding your risk tolerance, and knowing how to do your own research to determine what works best for you
Dive into our Educator Portal and access bespoke discussion guides for our film created in collaboration with Next Gen Personal Finance
Visit JumpStart’s Clearinghouse, an incredibly comprehensive database of financial resources for all ages
Participate in our Financial Education College Tour
In partnership with FINRA, we’re leading a Financial Education Tour on college and university campuses across the US. For each event, we screen the documentary and have an in-depth conversation with the film’s director and representative from FINRA, with the goal of creating a meaningful educational experience that will leave students more empowered and equipped to take ownership of their financial journeys.
Reach out to samantha@optimist.co if you’re interested in learning more or being part of the tour!
Host a Screening of the Film
We’ve hosted screenings with high schools, investment clubs, wealth managers, problem gambling coalitions, and more. If you’re interested in learning more about bringing the film to your community, please fill out the form on this page.
