Join us in screening Can I Get a Witness as part of the 15th annual Women Take the Reel Film Festival.

Directed by Ann Marie Fleming

1 hour and 50 minutes, English, Canada, 2025

In the not-too-distant future, we have solved all the world’s problems, mitigated climate change, eradicated poverty, and achieved true trans-species equality. There’s just one catch… humans have to end life at 50, and teenage artists have to document it. It’s Kiah’s first day on the job.

In this low-tech future, teenagers must bear witness to end of life ceremonies and make sure protocols are followed. Can I Get a Witness? is a powerful look at personal grief, accepting death, and kindness towards one another. And it asks the question: What are you willing to do for the greater good?

The screening will take place on March 13, 2026 at 6:00 PM. Following the film, we’ll have a Q&A discussion with a special guest from the film in conversation with an MIT faculty member. Mocktail hour opens the evening.

This event is free and open to the public. You must register to attend (registration coming soon).

Location:

Bartos Theater at MIT

20 Ames Street - Bldg E15-070

Cambridge, MA 02142