Congratulations to Kate Novack on her documentary film! Kate directed and produced The Gospel According to André, whichmade its debut at the Toronto International Film Festival last year and opened nationwide in May. Her film tells the emotional story of tastemaker André Leon Talley, a black man who grew up in a segregated Southern community where he would have been the last person expected to set fashion standards for women across the country and world. Yet Talley’s influence in style at Women’s Wear Daily, W,and Vogue magazines made him an unexpected trendsetter and a prominent voice and editor in magazine publishing. Kate captures Talley’s legendary persona and captivates her audience with impeccable storytelling pace. Can you tell I liked it? The film is available to stream through several services.

I caught up with Christie Cameron Zawtocki after I heard she had been honored by the Charlotte Business Journal as a “women in business” award recipient. The business journal recognizes 25 women who have made a difference in their workplaces and are blazing trails for other women. Christie shares that she is currently a principal engineer and shareholder at Hart & Hickman, the largest environmental consulting firm in Charlotte, North Carolina. She writes, “I’ve been living in Charlotte for the past 12 years with my husband, Geoffrey Zawtocki, who works in the commercial real estate industry. We have two amazing kids, Stephanie (13) and Jason (12), who keep us busy with their many school activities and sports. Stephanie is a passionate soccer player (following in her father’s footsteps) and Jason is an avid golf player with dreams of playing on the PGA tour one day.” Perhaps Dartmouth will consider recruiting early, early, early decision students for the golf and soccer teams?

I’ve also received more news from screenwriter Jana Friedman Brown on her film project, The Divide. The independent drama-Western has been enjoying a successful festival run. It earned distinctions, accolades, and honors at the Albuquerque Film & Music Experience, Illinois International Film Festival, and WorldFest-Houston for best feature film. Actors Luke Colombero and Perry King both won awards for acting in a crowded field of independent films. With all the recognition her film is receiving, Jana modestly writes, “I am most proud of the support the film is getting from the Alzheimer’s Association. The Divide is the story of an aging rancher suffering from the onset of Alzheimer’s and trying to reconcile with his past and with his estranged daughter.” The Divide will continue its festival run in the fall. Visit www.thedividemotionpicture.com to find news and information on future screenings in your area.

That’s all the news for this issue of Dartmouth Alumni Magazine. The next issue could feature you as we move toward our 25th reunion in less than a year. Just send me a note, and you’re in!

—Laura Hardegree Davis, 1664 Cambridge Court, Bethlehem, PA, 18015; lauradavis723@mac.com