NEW YORK, June 5, 2026 /3BL/ - Action Against Hunger will host Nourishing Hope: An Evening of Film, Conversation & Community on Thursday, June 11th, from 6:30-10:00 PM at the Angelika Film Center (18 W Houston St), bringing together two powerful short documentaries about children, families, and the fight against hunger. Free tickets are available to the media by contacting [email protected].
The evening will screen The Boys and the Bees, Arielle Knight's Sundance award-winning short documentary about a Black family in rural Georgia tenderly passing down wisdom, love, and a deep connection to the land to their two young sons. The program will also present the New York premiere of With Grace, directed by Dina Mwende and Julia Dahr - the story of a witty, unstoppable 13-year-old girl in Kenya whose family farm is tested year after year by drought and climate disaster. Director Arielle Knight will join attendees in person for a panel discussion and Q&A moderated by Kori Chambers, founder of Kori Chambers Media and former news anchor. Director Dina Mwende will share a video message to mark the film's New York premiere. The evening concludes with a reception featuring drinks and light bites.
"I'm honored that my documentary, The Boys and the Bees, is being screened in support of such an important cause. It's especially meaningful to share a film that has connected with audiences — from its recognition at Sundance to its continued journey this year — in a space grounded in real-world impact. What drew me to Action Against Hunger is their commitment not only to responding to urgent needs, but to building long-term, sustainable solutions for communities around the world. I'm grateful for the opportunity to have this work in conversation with an organization creating lasting, tangible change — it reflects the intention I carried from the very beginning of making this film." — Arielle Knight, Director, The Boys and the Bees
"I'm honoured that With Grace is making its New York premiere in support of Action Against Hunger and the important work they do alongside children, families, and communities around the world. As someone who comes from the same community as Grace, I was drawn to the warmth of her family and the ways they continue to find joy and connection in everyday life. 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. Because every child deserves the chance to grow up with dignity and the freedom to dream." — Dina Mwende, Director, With Grace
"I've had the privilege of seeing Action Against Hunger's work up close overseas, and it's the kind of organization that really stays with you. Moderating this conversation feels like a natural extension of that. I think these two films are asking the right questions about what it takes to nourish a child, a family, and a community." — Kori Chambers, Founder, Kori Chambers Media; Moderator
673 million people face hunger globally, and 2.3 billion people, 28% of the world's population, are moderately or severely food insecure. In 2025 alone, 266 million people across 47 countries faced crisis-level or worse acute food insecurity, double the number recorded a decade ago, and an estimated 35.5 million children under five were acutely malnourished. Action Against Hunger works in more than 50 countries to prevent, detect, and treat malnutrition and build lasting food security for communities around the world. Events like this Nourishing Hope bring critical awareness to his pressing issue.
"Hunger is not an abstract statistic — it is the story of real children, real families, and real communities whose potential the world cannot afford to lose. Events like Nourishing Hope remind us that ending hunger requires all of us: advocates, artists, and everyday people willing to be moved to action." — Dr. Charles Owubah, CEO, Action Against Hunger
For more information visit: https://www.actionagainsthunger.org/global-impact/events/film-screening/
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Action Against Hunger leads the global movement to end hunger. We innovate solutions, advocate for change, and reach 26.5 million people every year with proven hunger prevention and treatment programs. As a nonprofit that works across over 55 countries, our 8,500+ dedicated staff members partner with communities to address the root causes of hunger, including climate change, conflict, inequity, and emergencies. We strive to create a world free from hunger, for everyone, for good.
