The Team
Never doubt that a small group of older women can change the world. Indeed, they're pissed off and taking charge.*
*apologies to Margaret Mead
Producer Terri Nicholetti
Inspired by her belief that a spark of the Divine lives in every person, no matter how deeply buried, Terry Nicholetti has committed the remainder of her life to healing the man-made divisions in her beloved country. After decades of experience as a nun, actor, author, marketer, trainer, and spiritual seeker, she completed a Master of Arts in Religious Studies and 800 hours of chaplain training at age 75. Alarmed by the growing influence of Christian Nationalism, Terry became a chaplain activist, producing three award-winning videos featuring her original, politically themed comedic songs, and creating space on social media for respectful dialogue across the political divide. To deepen her impact through storytelling, Chaplain Terry completed training in the DC Theatre Lab's Life Stories, Train-the-Trainer Methodology and began working with members of Leaving MAGA, work that ultimately connected her with filmmaker, Cheryl Jacobs Crim.
Director CJ Crim
Award-winning filmmaker and photographer Cheryl Jacobs Crim believes in the transformative power of storytelling. She weaves visual narratives that resonate deeply with audiences, with the hope of stirring emotions, sparking conversations, and ultimately igniting change. Cheryl began her career in Cincinnati, Ohio, directing, producing, and editing highly acclaimed television specials, earning her several awards, including 12 regional Emmys and two silver Tellys. She directed ESPN's “LPGA Magazine,” the first national television series dedicated to women’s sports. Living in Liverpool, England, allowed her to direct throughout Europe. In 2009, she moved to the Washington, DC area, creating content for schools and nonprofits. But the 2016 election changed her direction. In 2020, she released RESISTERHOOD, a feature documentary, about the power of women, hope, and resistance. The film has been honored with 20 festival awards and a 100% fresh rating on Rotten Tomatoes. It is streaming on Amazon Prime, AppleTV, YouTube, and Tubi.
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Editor Penny Trams
Penny Trams is an award winning documentary editor whose projects include television shows for PBS, National Geographic, The Discovery Channel, and The Smithsonian Channel. Other projects include an X-Box series for Microsoft, numerous exhibition pieces for the National Museum of African American History and Culture, and an installation on Buddhism in the Smithsonian’s Sackler gallery. A graduate of Marlboro College and The London Film School, she he is passionate about her craft and brings her enthusiasm to all the projects she works on.