“The Body Politic” is a harbinger of hope. Brandon Scott is a young Mayor who grew up during Baltimore’s most troubling years and sets out, with unyielding idealism, to change the course of his battered and beloved city. He was elected Mayor amid nationwide unrest following the murder of George Floyd. With unfettered access, cameras follow Scott throughout his first year in office as he introduces an ambitious plan for violence reduction and police reform that he promises will lower the city’s murder rate. As the media and political foes attack his holistic approach, his commitment to his plan and principles put his political future in jeopardy. Will his approach lead to healing and serve as a blueprint for the rest of the nation?

Filmmaker Gabriel Francis Paz Goodenough is a third-generation resident of Baltimore, Maryland. He is passionate about crafting documentaries that challenge conventional narratives about people from places like his hometown. Jury Award for “Best Documentary Feature,” 2024 Woods Hole Film Festival.

Doors open at 6:30 PM. The screening begins at 7 PM. Tickets: HERE. General admission, $16; Members, $12; Students/military, $10.