Brave, bold, and inspiring true stories from the world around us. This program has stories of amazing sacrifices, people putting in hard work to help others, showing the world who you are, love and much more.
Online short film programs will vary from the in-person programs due to virtual availability restrictions.
Krista Wyatt has lived in the small town of Lebanon, Ohio for her entire life. She spent thirty years as a firefighter and EMT before retiring and running for a position on Lebanon’s City Council. Her understanding of public service—infrastructure, budget, public safety—is ultimately upended by a sudden right-wing push to refocus the council on cultural issues, culminating in a successful effort to ban abortion within city limits.
"Sanctuary" finds Krista contending with Lebanon’s designation as a Sanctuary City for the Unborn—the first city in Ohio to pass such legislation. Having resigned her position from council in protest, she now spends her time as a volunteer storm spotter, calling in warnings for severe weather in Lebanon and surrounding areas.
While monitoring a storm rolling into town, Krista recounts the story of the Lebanon’s anti-abortion ordinance. As she does, a clearer picture of her hometown comes into focus through Krista’s eyes, revealing the tension between personal conviction and a dedication to the places we call home.
- Year2023
- Runtime16 minutes
- LanguageEnglish
- CountryUSA
- PremiereKansas
- Rating13+
- Content WarningDiscussion of death and a traumatic health incident
- NoteInstagram (filmmaker socials): @johnhaley_ @jszromba
- DirectorJohn Haley, Julia Szromba
- ProducerJohn Haley, Julia Szromba
Brave, bold, and inspiring true stories from the world around us. This program has stories of amazing sacrifices, people putting in hard work to help others, showing the world who you are, love and much more.
Online short film programs will vary from the in-person programs due to virtual availability restrictions.
Krista Wyatt has lived in the small town of Lebanon, Ohio for her entire life. She spent thirty years as a firefighter and EMT before retiring and running for a position on Lebanon’s City Council. Her understanding of public service—infrastructure, budget, public safety—is ultimately upended by a sudden right-wing push to refocus the council on cultural issues, culminating in a successful effort to ban abortion within city limits.
"Sanctuary" finds Krista contending with Lebanon’s designation as a Sanctuary City for the Unborn—the first city in Ohio to pass such legislation. Having resigned her position from council in protest, she now spends her time as a volunteer storm spotter, calling in warnings for severe weather in Lebanon and surrounding areas.
While monitoring a storm rolling into town, Krista recounts the story of the Lebanon’s anti-abortion ordinance. As she does, a clearer picture of her hometown comes into focus through Krista’s eyes, revealing the tension between personal conviction and a dedication to the places we call home.
- Year2023
- Runtime16 minutes
- LanguageEnglish
- CountryUSA
- PremiereKansas
- Rating13+
- Content WarningDiscussion of death and a traumatic health incident
- NoteInstagram (filmmaker socials): @johnhaley_ @jszromba
- DirectorJohn Haley, Julia Szromba
- ProducerJohn Haley, Julia Szromba