There will be a panel discussion after the film. Panelists include writer/director Joanna White-Oldham, actress Jessica Murphy, educator DeCelle Turner, principal Stan Law and principal Brandy Bennett. The panel will be moderated by producer Warren D. Robinson.

Synopsis: Following Directions follows Tony Brown, a bright but misunderstood student, as he confronts a school system quick to label him a problem. After a tense meeting with his mother and skeptical educators, Tony is placed in a special education class despite his potential. Isolated and provoked, Tony’s frustration reaches a breaking point, pushing his mother to take a stand. What unfolds is a powerful story of resilience, resistance, and a mother’s fight to redefine her son’s future.