Join Proud Stutter and the Capitol community for an intimate reception on the patio of Ella Dining, where disability advocates, lawmakers and staff, and storytellers come together to celebrate the power of authentic representation of stuttering on screen.

RSVP here to confirm your spot.

This is more than a gathering. It's a fundraiser to keep Issac's story moving forward. We're raising $20,000 to fund our next film shoots in South Carolina — ensuring we can continue capturing his journey with the depth and care it deserves.

The film follows Issac Bailey, a journalist, professor, and free expression advocate from rural South Carolina. There is perhaps no better introduction to the film than Issac's own words: "Even as a Black man who grew up in the shadow of Jim Crow in the Deep South, nothing has challenged me like my stutter. It has shaped me like nothing else."

Through Issac's story, the film explores the intersections of race, disability, family history, and belonging. It examines how inherited silence can shape generations, influencing not only how we speak, but how we see ourselves and connect with others.

An earlier event at the Capitol building is also in the works — stay tuned for details, and reserve your seat for the 5pm reception at Ella using the form below.

Come ready to connect, be inspired, and help us bring this story to the world.

Please also consider making a donation so we can continue to tell Issac's story.