Celebrate 15 years of Women Take the Reel!
See "The Right Track" + live Q&A with director Shareen Anderson.
"★★★★★ By trusting survivors to define their own experiences, the documentary achieves what scholarship alone cannot: it compels audiences to reckon with the human cost of a system too easily obscured by rhetoric.”— Top Films Magazine
For fifteen years, Women Take the Reel has been a sanctuary for stories that challenge, inspire, and demand change. To kick off our milestone anniversary, we invite you to an evening of unflinching cinema and community connection at the Bartos Theater.
This year’s opening night shines a light on a global crisis hiding in plain sight. We are proud to present the award-winning documentary "The Right Track," directed by Shareen Anderson. This compelling film courageously unearths the hidden realities of sex trafficking and sexual exploitation that lurk in plain sight across North America. Through intimate personal narratives, it amplifies the voices of survivors and highlights the ongoing fight to end these injustices.
As Kam Ryan from The Rolling Tape states, “This gripping documentary brings to the forefront voices long silenced. It’s a transformative story that demands our attention and action.”
After the screening, engage in an impactful discussion with director Shareen Anderson and representatives from a local anti-sex trafficking organization. Gain insights into the urgent need for advocacy and learn how you can help create a safer, exploitation-free community.
✨ Opening Night Schedule
- 5:30 PM – 6:00 PM | Anniversary Kick-off & Refreshments: Connect with fellow advocates, film lovers, and community leaders.
- 6:00 PM – 7:30 PM | Featured Screening: The Right Track (Award-Winning Documentary)
- 7:30 PM – 8:15 PM | Exclusive Q&A: Director Shareen Anderson in conversation with Audra Doody, Co-Executive Director at Safe Exit Initiative and one of the subjects of the film.
Reservations: This event is free and open to all but to ensure your seat at the Bartos Theater for this landmark 15th-anniversary event, a ticket is required. Don't miss this chance to be part of a community committed to resilience, justice, and the power of film.