GYPASO Red Carpet Event: Give Your Parents a Standing Ovation

About this event

GYPASO Productions, in partnership with SMADO Films, proudly announces the Red Carpet Film Premiere of "Give Your Parents A Standing Ovation," returning by popular demand for a special engagement at the Bowie Center for the Performing Arts. The premiere will take place on Saturday, November 7, 2026, with doors opening at 6:00 PM and the film beginning at 7:00 PM. This highly anticipated event invites families, caregivers, seniors, and community members to celebrate a story that uplifts, heals, and honors the people who raised us. "Give Your Parents A Standing Ovation" is a tender, intergenerational story that reminds us of the beauty, complexity, and responsibility of loving our elders. Through themes of aging, gratitude, forgiveness, and reconnection, the film encourages viewers to pause, reflect, and honor the people who shaped their lives. Brought to life by director Bruce Odams and writer/producer/co-director Dr. Gybrilla Ballard Blakes, the film weaves heartfelt storytelling with real-world impact. Their collaboration creates a moving cinematic experience that resonates with families, caregivers, and communities everywhere.