Film screening followed by Q&A with television director Dr. Rachel Raimist (Bel-Air, The Spiderwick Chronicles, Sex Life, Wu-Tang: An American Saga)

A teacher inspires a group of teenagers in the early 1990s to make a student film and they uncover a conspiracy that is poisoning their community. Thirty years later they revisit this transformative experience.

About Rachel Raimist:
Dr. Rachel Raimist is a television director and college professor. Her TV directing work centers smart women, messy families and the magical reality of adolescence. Her credits span drama, comedy, action, musicals, science fiction and fantasy. She has brought her distinctive voice to series including Elsbeth (CBS), Bel-Air (Peacock), The Spiderwick Chronicles (Roku), Sex Life (Netflix) and Wu-Tang: An American Saga (Hulu), among others.

At the Directors Guild of America (DGA), Raimist made history as the first woman appointed Co-Chair of the Special Projects Committee by President Lesli Linka Glatter. She currently serves as Alternate Co-Chair of the Women’s Steering Committee and has served as Co-Chair of the Disability Committee and Alt. Co-Chair of the Latino Committee. A passionate advocate for equity and representation, Raimist co-founded the DGA’s annual Women’s Day and leads initiatives spotlighting groundbreaking, diverse directors. She continues to champion inclusive storytelling both on screen and behind the camera.