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bring the story of the fall of ‘55 to your community
Interested in bringing The Fall of '55 to your organization? Let's start the conversation.
Award-winning filmmaker and journalist Seth Randal presents engaging programs on forgotten history, investigative journalism, documentary filmmaking, and the enduring lessons of the 1955 Boise scandal.
In-person and virtual programs can be tailored for classrooms, community audiences, conferences, libraries, and museums.
A STORY THAT STILL RESONATES
Twenty years after its release, The Fall of '55 continues to spark meaningful conversations about civil rights, journalism, public opinion, and the importance of preserving overlooked history.
Whether speaking to students, community organizations, libraries, museums, or professional groups, filmmaker Seth Randal combines clips from the documentary with behind-the-scenes stories, historical research, and audience discussion to create a program that is both informative and deeply engaging.
PROGRAM FORMATS
FILM Screening + Q&A
75-minute film + 30–60 minute discussion
Perfect for:
* Universities
* Community organizations
* Film festivals
CLASSROOM GUEST LECTURE
Tailored for:
* Journalism
* History
* Political Science
* LGBTQ Studies
* Sociology
Keynote Presentation
45–60 minutes
A multimedia presentation exploring:
* The Boise Scandal
* The Lavender Scare
* Investigative journalism
* Forgotten American history
DOCUMENTARY FILMMAKING
Perfect for film programs.
Topics:
* Research
* Archival storytelling
* Interview techniques
* Producing historical documentaries
• UNIVERSITIES
•Historical societies
• film festivals
AUDIENCES
• Libraries
• pride organizations
• CIVIL RIGHTS GROUPS
• MUSEUMS
• community groups
• colleges
Sample Topics
• The Boise Scandal: The Story Before Stonewall
• Journalism and Moral Panic: How news coverage can shape public opinion.
• Forgotten History Matters: Why overlooked stories still shape America.
• Making The Fall of '55: Twenty years later.
ABOUT THE DIRECTOR
Seth Randal is an award-winning documentary filmmaker, journalist, and investigative storyteller whose work uncovers overlooked chapters of American history.
As the writer, producer, and director of The Fall of '55, Seth spent years researching the 1955 Boise scandal—one of the most significant yet least-known civil rights stories in the United States. Since its release, the film has been screened at festivals, universities, libraries, and community organizations, helping introduce thousands of viewers to this forgotten history.
In addition to documentary filmmaking, Seth has spent decades in television journalism and has contributed to national reality, sports, and true crime productions. His presentations combine compelling storytelling, historical research, and behind-the-scenes insights to create engaging conversations about civil rights, journalism, historical memory, and the power of documentary film.
Whether speaking to students, educators, historians, or community audiences, Seth's goal is to inspire curiosity, thoughtful discussion, and a deeper understanding of the stories that continue to shape our society.
