[FREE] "The Godmother of Silicon Valley" APFF Film Screening + Live Q&A

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🎬 FREE SCREENING + LIVE Q&A IN AUSTIN!

Did you know Google was founded in the garage of "The Godmother of Silicon Valley"?

Join us at this year’s Austin Polish Film Festival for a special free screening of the extraordinary documentary "The Godmother of Silicon Valley"!

This film tells the story of visionary educator Esther Wojcicki, who revolutionized teaching and raised three incredible leaders:

• Susan Wojcicki: Former CEO of YouTube, who rented her garage to Larry Page and Sergey Brin to launch Google.
• Anne Wojcicki: Co-founder of 23andMe.
• Janet Wojcicki: Top health researcher and professor.

The documentary also explores the family's deep Polish roots—from her husband Stanley’s dramatic childhood escape from communist Poland to their enduring connection to Polish heritage.

• 🎟️ Admission: 100% FREE (Registration required via Eventbrite or APFF site)
• 🗣️ Language: Screened in English
• 💬 Bonus: Live Q&A Session following the screening!
• 🗓️ Date & Time: Saturday, November 7, 2026 at 2:30 PM
• 📍 Location: AFS Cinema | 6259 Middle Fiskville Rd, Austin, TX 78752

This screening is just one highlight of the 21st Austin Polish Film Festival running from November 5–8 at AFS Cinema (plus special closing events on Nov 15). Check out our full lineup of screenings, Q&As, receptions, and live performances, or secure full festival passes here:

👉 Film Info & Details: austinpolishfilm.com/films-2026/#godmother

👉 Full Festival Schedule: austinpolishfilm.com/schedule-2026

👉 Festival Tickets & Passes: austinpolishfilm.com/store

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