Director/Producer: Vanessa Roth

Description:

Traveling through Poland, Slovakia and Hungary in a van filled with Christmas trees and gifts, Jonny Daniels sets out to visit some of the last living Righteous Among the Nations–the extraordinary individuals who risked their lives to secretly save Jews during the Holocaust. Across the 3,000 KM drive and visits into the homes of these remarkable people, the film captures moments of love, humor and unexpected joy as Jonny reaches across generations, religions and cultures to hear firsthand accounts of extraordinary moral courage. By honoring these unsung heroes, The Righteous Road Trip offers a moving reflection on empathy, resistance and humanity's enduring capacity for goodness. 

Biography:

Vanessa Roth has been writing, directing and producing premium documentary features, shorts, series and social justice impact work for over twenty-five years. With the goal of bringing our common humanity to light, to amplify the stories of marginalized people, places and unknown or forgotten narratives in history–Vanessa is dedicated to storytelling that engages and impacts viewers while pushing creative bounds with a cinematic, authentic, intimate and collaborative approach to every unique project. Vanessa has garnered the highest of honors in documentary, film, television, social justice and journalism with over sixty awards including the Oscar, The Television Academy Emmy Award for Social Impact, The Alfred I DuPont Columbia Award, Sundance Special Jury Awards, The Gracie Award, Women Image Award’s highest honors, Cine Golden Eagles, Casey Medals, Impact Doc Awards for Best in Show and Outstanding Achievement in Filmmaking, IDA honors, Audience Awards and Jury Prizes at top festivals around the world, as well as special honors for her work in social impact, social justice, witness to history and legacy, youth empowerment and equal rights.

Contact Information:

e: vanessa@bigyearprods.com 
w: therighteousroadtripfilm.com