Bad News - Some Films by Nathan Truesdell
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 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