Events
Regis College
Join Lindsay Caddle LaPointe, Connective Director and Naomi Kooker assistant professor in the Department of Communication at Regis College and the Producer/Screenwriter for Why Are You You? as we watch the film with a panel discussion to follow. More details to be added soon.
Connective Retreat
CONNECTIVE RETREAT
The strong response to the documentary, WHY ARE YOU YOU?, produced by Linden Tree Productions, has generated significant interest and a clear need for gathering in community. This retreat is for former YRUU members and individuals curious about the YRUU experience, a “con” experience.
Community Access Begins
COMMUNITY ACCESS is meant for individuals that would like to view or own the WHY ARE YOU YOU? documentary.
The pricing is offered at a sliding cost. Pay what you can!
Package 1: $19.99 to own $6.99 to rent
Package 2: $29.99 to own $14.99 to rent
Package 3: $49.99 to own $24.99 to rent
For groups please see our Group Access pricing that includes a free digital Mugbook
whyareyouyou.org/group-access
We highly recommend you order the Mugbook to go along with your screening experience. As it provides curriculum for watching. You can find a link to purchase your digital or hard copy at whyareyouyou.org
Closed Captioning and Audio Descriptions (upon request) provided by Think Outside the Vox.
WHY ARE YOU YOU?
A feature documentary that explores how a now-defunct youth empowerment program shaped and saved the lives of countless teens by helping them build emotional resilience and giving them a sense of belonging at the most tender time in their lives. Discover how a little-known youth movement fostered a generation of teens to save the world—and it ended up saving them.
First Unitarian Church of Dallas - Screening
Location: First Unitarian Church of Dallas
Date: 2/28/2026
Time: 6:00 PM - 8:30 PM
Spaces: Channing Social Hall N.End, Channing Social Hall S.End, Courtyard doors, Don Krehbiel Music Center, Foyer, Normandy Avenue Front Entrance
Event Notes:
Join First Unitarian Church of Dallas for a screening and discussion of Why Are You You?, a feature documentary exploring the history and lasting impact of the Young Religious Unitarian Universalists (YRUU). We invite current congregants, friends, and especially those who grew up in YRUU (or its predecessor LRY) to join us for this special night. For more information and to register, visit Realm.
Public Link:
https://onrealm.org/1stUChurch/Registrations/Registrants/910bf3ed-559e-4067-8aad-b3de012b7f49?congregantView=True
Contact:Beth Dana
Why Are You You? Screening Communal Virtual Screening
We are concluding our launch of the film with a communal virtual screening! Tickets are on sale now. We will watch the film and have a discussion with the filmmakers. There will also be an opportunity to connect with others in breakout rooms.
There are three ticket options:
Individual: 1 person viewing: $15.00 (early price until December 20th $12.00)
Small Group: 5-10 people: $50.00
Large Group: 10 or more: $100.00
Additional donations are also welcome!
Why Are You You? Screening @Unitarian Church of Barnstable, MA
Join us for an evening hosted by the Unitarian Church of Barnstable to view the film Why Are You You? - Executive Produced by the churches Director of Child and Youth Ministries Dawn MacKechnie.
We will watch the film and have a discussion with the filmmakers.
This is a free event however donations are gratefully accepted.
Why Are You You? Screening @First Parish Church of Stow & Acton, MA
Join us for an evening hosted by the First Parish Church of Stow and Acton's Arts Committee to view the film Why Are You You? - directed by church member Lindsay Caddle LaPointe.
We will watch the film and have a discussion with the filmmakers.
This is a free event however donations are gratefully accepted.
Why Are You You? - Screening @ Emerson Unitarian Universalist Congregation - Marietta, GA
Join us for a screening at Emerson Unitarian Universalist Congregation where one of our stars of the film is the minister. Rev. Christina Branum-Martin will be our hosts thanks to the First Access program.
We will watch the film and then have a discussion with the Connective Director: Lindsay Caddle LaPointe
Emerson UU Congregation of Marietta is pleased to invite you to a Metro-Atlanta premiere screening of this newly released documentary.
Discover how a little-known youth movement fostered a generation of teens to save the world - and it ended up saving them.
Saturday, September 13th at 5:30 pm
$5 tickets
You are invited to wear you Glitz and Glam to walk down the red carpet and to share in some hot popcorn!
Childcare available with prior registration.
Emerson UUC
4010 Canton Rd.
Marietta, GA 30066
Why Are You You? - Screening @ SUUSI - Radford, VA
For anyone registered for SUUSI (Southern Unitarian Universalists Summer Institute). The film will screen on the campus of Radford University in Virginia.
We will watch the film and then have a discussion with the Connective Director: Lindsay Caddle LaPointe
Why Are You You? - Encore Film Screening
Join us for an encore screening at the Regent!
Since we sold out our premiere event in June we are offering the community another screening in Arlington, MA at the Regent Theatre.
Come watch the film and have a meet and greet with the Connective Director: Lindsay Caddle LaPointe
Minns Lecture 2 - Why Are You You?
Join us in person for a discussion about the feature documentary Why Are You You? about the Young Religious Unitarian Universalists program where adolescents discovered their true selves and were empowered to inspire positive change in the world. Forty years later, those former participants reflect on how being a part of the program shaped them and still informs their lives today.
Minns Lecture 1 - Why Are You You?
Join us in person or online for a discussion and clips from the feature documentary Why Are You You? about the Young Religious Unitarian Universalists program where adolescents discovered their true selves and were empowered to inspire positive change in the world. Forty years later, those former participants reflect on how being a part of the program shaped them and still informs their lives today.
WHY ARE YOU YOU? - Film Premiere
Join us for the first theatrical communal screening of Why Are You You?.
A feature documentary that explores the history of the Young Religious Unitarian Universalists (YRUU) community where adolescents discovered their true selves and were empowered to inspire positive change in the world. Forty years after the program's inception, those former participants reflect on how being a part of the program shaped them and still informs their lives. YRUU, established in 1983, grew out of the Unitarian Universalists’ rich tradition of religious youth education. It was disbanded in 2008.
Get your photo taken on the red carpet.
Grab some popcorn and a drink and head over to the accessible Moviehouse 2 at the Coolidge Corner Theater.
After the screening of the film enjoy a discussion with the filmmakers: Lindsay Caddle LaPointe, Dawn MacKechnie, and Naomi Kooker.
Want to hear more? Want to ask the filmmakers questions? The filmmakers will continue the conversation at First Church Boston (66 Marlborough Street Boston, MA 02116) on Saturday, June 14th time TBD. Hosted by the Minns Lecture Series.
Schedule of events:
6:30 PM - 7:00 PM
Arrive for red carpet photos, popcorn/snacks/drinks purchases, and check in
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
Screening of the film in Moviehouse 2
8:30 PM - 9:00 PM
Discussion with the filmmakers
9:00 PM - 10:00 PM
Post-Screening Reception - invitation only
WHY ARE YOU YOU? sermon
Director, Lindsay Caddle LaPointe offers her WHY ARE YOU YOU? sermon to the The Unitarian Church of Marlborough and Hudson.
