The renowned and endlessly resourceful Nathan Truesdell (Academy Award, Independent Spirit Award, and PGA nominated producer of Ascension; camera department head of How To With John Wilson) joins Hollywood Entertainment for a retrospective of his work, including the LA premiere of his new film A Derailment (executive produced by John Wilson and scored by Longmont Potion Castle). Plus unlisted surprises and rarities!

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Truesdell's masterful assemblies of news footage and testimony are incisive, funny, and frightening, considering a global tapestry of fanfare and tragic spectacle. These portraits include looks at dangerous waterslides, balloon launches gone wrong, the East Palestine toxic waste spill, and more.

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WHEN THE LAPD BLOWS UP YOUR NEIGHBORHOOD
Produced by Kat Nguyen, Will Lennon
2022, 19 min
Tensions rise on a busy street as news organizations and local residents witness an extremely volatile situation turn into a literal powder keg.

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BALLOONFEST
Produced by Jamie Gonçalves, Charlotte Cook
2017, 6 min
Cleveland attempts to overcome its nickname, 'The Mistake by the Lake' by launching a bunch of balloons.

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MYSTERY SEEDS
Produced by Kat Nguyen, Sue Ding, Maggie Li
2025, 9 min
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.

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IT'S COMING!
Directed by Nathan Truesdell and Jessica Kingdon
Produced by Nathan Truesdell, Willy Berliner, Jessica Kingdon
2020, 9 min
The future is here! Well, almost.

THE WATER SLIDE
Produced by Charlotte Cook, Jamie Gonçalves, Jessica Kingdon
2018, 9 min
Tragedy strikes the World's Tallest Water Slide.

A DERAILMENT
Produced by Kat Nguyen, Will Lennon; Executive produced by John Wilson
2026, 26 min
At 8:55 PM on February 3, 2023, a freight train carrying hazardous materials derailed in East Palestine, Ohio.

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THURSDAY, 12/3
7:30P DOORS
8:00P SCREENING

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$12 general admission.

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