Do You Want to Create an Inclusive Culture 
within Your Organization?

The Because of Sam Online Educational Program* is ideal for teaching your workforce about empathy 
and the importance of inclusion in the workplace.

Suzanne McCormick, President and CEO, YMCA of the US said after watching Because of Sam, 
“I loved it! So uplifting! Truly inspiring!” 

Because of Sam is a 50-minute documentary film about PDQ Team Member Sam Piazza, who was born with Down syndrome. The movie made its TV debut on PBS WEDU and won the Tampa Downtown Partnership’s Urban Excellence People’s Choice Award when it sold out
the Tampa Theatre at its premiere.

Please contact Filmmaker Renee Warmack, MPA at (813) 610-3132 or at Support@WatchBecauseofSam.com to sign up TODAY!

The Program* provides an inspirational and informative movie experience, with facilitated discussion topics and activities that make learning enjoyable and memorable.
A Participant Evaluation Form is provided to measure the program's impact.
*A Florida Bar-Approved CLE credit option is available for Florida attorneys.

The Program Benefits Your Organization by:

Increasing Staff Satisfaction

Fostering an organizational culture of empathy, understanding, and acceptance of people who have disabilities leads to better employee relations and workplace satisfaction.

Increasing Workforce Inclusion

Teaching your workforce about empathy and the importance of engaging people who have disabilities creates an inviting, inclusive organization.

Increasing Organizational Efficiency

Educating your workforce about people who have disabilities, and their ABILITIES, fosters a culture that promotes inclusion and better team unity, which leads to a more efficient use of your human resources.

Enhancing Organization’s Brand

An empathetic and inclusive culture demonstrates that your organization is a caring, socially conscious workplace. Your employees become natural, positive brand ambassadors at work and in their daily lives.

Please contact Filmmaker Renee Warmack, MPA at (813) 610-3132 or at Support@WatchBecauseofSam.com to sign up TODAY!

  • Purchase of a DVD or USB license constitutes a lease for the life of the documentary.
  • The documentary is to be used by the Licensee for the sole purpose of educating its employees.
  • The license is for in-person screenings of the documentary at one specific location of the licensing organization. Use regarding additional locations, branches or chapters, or any virtual streaming or fundraisers require additional licenses. Please contact Renee Warmack at (813) 610-3132 or Support@WatchBecauseofSam.com for additional licensing.
  • ​PROHIBITED USE: Showing the movie online, via Zoom or intranet/social media/virtual streaming, on television, at a theatre or outdoor cinema or to the public. Please contact Renee Warmack at 813-610-3132 or Support@WatchBecauseofSam.com for additional licensing.
  • ​PROHIBITED USE: Selling tickets or using the documentary as a fundraiser. Please contact Renee Warmack at 813-610-3132 or Support@WatchBecauseofSam.com for additional licensing.
  • ​PROHIBITED USE: Copying, editing, modifying, sharing, renting or sub-licensing in any way; or submitting it to a credentialing body for consideration as continuing education credit or to any entity for any purpose, Please contact Renee Warmack at 813-610-3132 or Support@WatchBecauseofSam.com for additional licensing.
Why do I need to purchase an Organizational Use License?
Because of Sam is intellectual property that is owned and copyrighted by Filmmaker Renee Warmack, through Because of Sam The Movie, LLC. The License Agreement protects the movie from unauthorized use. 
Where is my money going?
Because of Sam is a labor of love, created through a grassroots fundraising campaign. Proceeds from sales go to production costs, creation of educational content and outreach efforts to touch more lives. A portion of the net proceeds will be donated to organizations that support people with Down syndrome. 
Thank you very much for your cooperation and support of independent filmmaking.
"Because of Sam transforms how the world 
views people with disabilities..."
Renee Warmack, Filmmaker
“Because of Sam transforms how the world views people with disabilities and inspires everyone to pursue their dreams. I'm honored to have made the movie and look forward helping your organization become more inclusive with the Because of Sam Educational Program.”
"If you have passion, you can do great things..."
Sam Piazza, Star
“If you have passion, you can do great things. Look at all that I have done... you can do the same!”
Sam and Kelley Parris
Because of Sam Star, Sam Piazza and Filmmaker, 
Renee Warmack, MPA at the Children's Board of Hillsborough County for an In-person training.
Sam and Kelley Parris
Because of Sam Star, Sam Piazza 
and Filmmaker, Renee Warmack, MPA at the Children's Board of Hillsborough County for an In-person training.
"Because of Sam transforms how the world 
views people with disabilities..."
Renee Warmack, Filmmaker
“Because of Sam transforms how the world views people with disabilities and inspires everyone to pursue their dreams. I'm honored to have made the movie and look forward helping your organization become more inclusive with the Because of Sam Educational Program.”
"If you have passion, you can do great things..."
Sam Piazza, Star
“If you have passion, you can do great things. Look at all that I have done... you can do the same!”
Because of Sam 4-Minute Trailer
Please watch the 4-minute Because of Sam movie trailer for highlights of the 50-minute documentary film.
"Because of Sam... Can Change Lives and Families Forever"
Kelley Parris, Executive Director, Children's Board of Hillsborough County, Tampa, Florida
“I applaud Renee and Sam for their determination to bring this story forward for the greater good. Because of Sam is not only a beautiful story but one that can change lives and families forever.”
Sam and Kelley Parris
Sam and Kelley Parris
"Because of Sam... Can Change Lives and Families Forever"
Kelley Parris, Executive Director, Children's Board of Hillsborough County, Tampa, Florida
“I applaud Renee and Sam for their determination to bring this story forward for the greater good. Because of Sam is not only a beautiful story but one that can change lives and families forever.”
Because of Sam star, Sam Piazza and WWE Superstar Titus O'Neil from the movie.
Because of Sam Star, Sam Piazza and Thaddeus Bullard 
a.k.a. WWE Superstar Titus O'Neil from the movie.

WWE Superstar Titus O'Neil said after watching 
Because of Sam, 
“Be prepared to be wowed... because it's something very special and something much needed, especially in the world today.”

DVD Movie License and Educational Study Guide
Sam Piazza and Renee Warmack
Bring Because of Sam Star, Sam Piazza and Filmmaker, Renee Warmack to your organization.