‘Pole to Pole with Will Smith’ Screening

The screening includes a special virtual introduction from Nat Geo’s SVP of Inclusive Content and Engagement, Karen Greenfield, plus a special installment of Disney’s Storytellers Spotlight, exploring the behind-the-scenes storytelling that brings Pole to Pole to life.

You’re invited to a screening of National Geographic’s series “Pole to Pole with Will Smith,” hosted by the Digital Media Program. The series follows Will Smith on a personal journey across all seven continents, from Antarctica to the Amazon rainforest, the Himalayas and the Kalahari Desert, exploring questions about life and discovery.

The screening will be followed by a Disney Storyteller’s Spotlight installment featuring a behind-the-scenes look at the series. Karen Greenfield will join virtually, while Stephen Leach, from Inclusive Content and Engagement, will attend in person for a discussion. The screening will take place on April 20, 2026, at 10 a.m. in the Theater of the Arts at the University of the District of Columbia. It is free and open to the public.

Faculty are encouraged to bring students. Please confirm the number attending by Friday, April 10, and have your group arrive by 9:30 a.m. for seating.

Date: Monday, April 20, 2026
Time: 10 a.m.
Location: Theater of the Arts

For more information or questions, contact Professor Hollis (penny.hollis@udc.edu).

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