“Because sometimes the most powerful advocates aren’t forged in law schools, but in the crucible of necessity. Sometimes, they are forced to grow like a mushroom pushing through the darkness of society’s compost heap, transforming toxic circumstances into something powerful enough to change the system from the ground up.

Because sometimes, the most revolutionary act isn’t just climbing out of the darkness — it’s going back in to help others find their way through.'“Because sometimes the most powerful advocates aren’t forged in law schools, but in the crucible of necessity. Sometimes, they are forced to grow like a mushroom pushing through the darkness of society’s compost heap, transforming toxic circumstances into something powerful enough to change the system from the ground up.

Because sometimes, the most revolutionary act isn’t just climbing out of the darkness — it’s going back in to help others find their way through.”

Under the guidance of director Mr. Charles Clapsaddle, Christy interviewed countless attendees at the 2021 Sarasota Film Festival, including Mayor of Palmetto, Florida, Shirley Groover Bryant, Vice Mayor of Bradenton, Florida, Marianne Barnebey, Mark Famiglio of the Sarasota Film Festival, and Daniel Boxser of The Boxser Diversity Initiative.

Christy Chilton by John Joseph Revisky