One of the most inventive non-fiction filmmakers working today, Nathan Truesdell meticulously researches forgotten local news segments and edits the footage into cautionary tales about hubris & public spectacle. Join us at Low Cinema for the first ever retrospective of Truesdell’s work, culminating with his most recent release - “A Derailment” - executive produced by John Wilson and featuring an original score by the legendary Longmont Potion Castle

*Truesdell will be in attendance for the 9/27 and 9/28 screenings

Program:

1. When The LAPD Blows Up Your Neighborhood (2022) 19 min

Produced by Kat Nguyen, Will Lennon

Tensions rise on a busy street as news organizations and local residents witness an extremely volatile situation turn into a literal powder keg.

2. Balloonfest (2017) 6 min

Produced by Jamie Gonçalves, Charlotte Cook

Cleveland attempts to overcome its nickname, 'The Mistake by the Lake' by launching a bunch of balloons.

3. Mystery Seeds (2025) 9 min

Produced by Kat Nguyen, Sue Ding, Maggie Li

After thousands of mysterious packages sow the seeds of a xenophobic conspiracy, we track its growth through local news, internet detectives, and your online shopping history.

4. It's Coming! (2020) 9 min

Directed by Nathan Truesdell and Jessica Kingdon

Produced by Nathan Truesdell, Willy Berliner, Jessica Kingdon

The future is here! Well, almost.

5. The Water Slide (2018) 9 min

Produced by Charlotte Cook, Jamie Gonçalves, Jessica Kingdon

Tragedy strikes the World's Tallest Water Slide.

6. A Derailment (2026) 26 min

Produced by Kat Nguyen, Will Lennon

Executive produced by John Wilson

At 8:55 PM on February 3, 2023, a freight train carrying hazardous materials derailed in East Palestine, Ohio.

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