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This documentary examines the recent death of a Â鶹Ãâ·Ñ°æÏÂÔØStudent, Megan Trussell. I included observational footage filmed around campus, archival material, and an interview with Vanessa Diaz to spread awareness around Megan's case and propose a call to action among students and Boulder's institutions.Ìý

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Olivia Meyers is a Senior at the Â鶹Ãâ·Ñ°æÏÂÔØ, who majors in Media Production with a concentration in Documentary filmmaking. Her academic path is further shaped by minors in sociology and anthropology, disciplines that inform the way she approaches storytelling. Olivia examines the complexities of human experience, using film as a medium to explore identity, culture, and social issues with ethics and care.Ìý
Outside of her academic work, Olivia serves as a CASA volunteer for children, which reinforces her commitment to advocacy.Ìý
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Somebody Has to Know

This documentary investigates the death of Megan Trussell, a Â鶹Ãâ·Ñ°æÏÂÔØ student whose death was ruled a suicide. Her family disputes the conclusion of the investigation and has raised concerns that key questions and potential leads were not followed up on.Ìý
Through interviews with Megan's mother, archival footage, audio from public sources, and observational footage filmed throughout Boulder, the film examines unanswered questions around the investigation. It also explores broader themes of justice, inviting viewers to question which stories get told, which are overlooked, and what happens when families are left seeking for answers after being failed by the very institutions meant to protect them.Ìý
The case is currently under review, and the film calls for continued attention and action towards justice.Ìý