In the early 1990s, inspired by their unconventional teacher, high school students in upstate New York launched a documentary investigation that uncovered toxic pollution, organized crime, and political corruption in their community. Thirty years later, filmmakers Jesse Moss and Amanda McBaine (Boys State, NFF 2020) revisit this unlikely but true story, reuniting the students with their mentor and blending archival material with present-day reflections on their transformative experience. The result is a stirring tribute to civic engagement, investigative journalism, and the lasting impact of great teachers.
Both screenings will be followed by a Q&A with directors Jesse Moss and Amanda McBaine.
