WomensLaw.org<\/a> early in her career and is now a partner at the law firm Kelley Martin Capozzi LLP, provided the legal and operational skills necessary to move the film toward completion.<\/p>\n\u201cWe have different skills and abilities that complement each other\u2019s strengths,\u201d said Wheeler Maier.<\/p>\n
Although the title suggests a gentle coming-of-age tale, the reality is far more complex. The story follows a young girl who is being targeted and preyed upon. With no one stepping up to protect her, Rosalie takes matters into her own hands. Wheeler Maier describes it as a \u201crevenge fantasy\u201d in the vein of \u201cInglourious Basterds.\u201d<\/p>\n
Ultimately, they envision this film as a catalyst for transforming silence into strength, ensuring it resonates as a powerful anthem for those who are denied a voice. \u201cThe wrong people are always carrying the shame,\u201d Wheeler Maier says. \u201cThis project is about sharing a story of the victim winning.\u201d<\/p>\n
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Queens\u2019 Lasting Impact<\/p>\n
Despite living more than 600 miles away in the heart of New York City, both women remain deeply connected to Queens. Martin and Wheeler Maier currently serve on the Board of Trustees. Wheeler Maier cites the mentorship of her former professors as the foundation that gave her the courage to venture into the uncharted territories of her creative career. \u201cI owe everything in my professional and personal lives to Queens,\u201d Wheeler Maier admits. \u201cIt was a magical experience.\u201d<\/p>\n
Martin\u2019s connection to the Myers Park campus is also strong. As a child, she enjoyed spending time on campus, and her father, Joe Martin, served in the administration of former president Billy Wireman.<\/p>\n
Following Curry\u2019s passing in the fall of 2015, Martin assumed her mother-in-law\u2019s seat on the Board of Trustees in early 2016, continuing a legacy defined by a deep-seated passion for giving back to the institution that fueled her success. Today, Curry\u2019s enduring impact remains a visible cornerstone of campus life, most notably within the heartbeat of the university, Curry Arena.<\/p>\n
Martin went on to serve two terms of her own after that. \u201cEngaging with students and leadership as the university has navigated changing times has been inspiring,\u201d she said.<\/p>\n
Looking Ahead<\/p>\n
As they prepare for film festival submissions, Wheeler Maier and Martin look toward the future students of Queens with a message of proactive innovation.<\/p>\n
\u201cWhen I started WomensLaw, the Internet was a little bit like what AI is right now. You could see the writing on the wall,\u201d Martin reflected. \u201cEveryone had their dot com idea to make money, but I had a dot org idea to use the new technology to help people. I hope a Queens student will think about AI in that way \u2014 how it can be used on a social services level.\u201d<\/p>\n
Wheeler Maier is equally confident in the potential of future graduates. \u201cTake any class you\u2019re interested in and explore your passions,\u201d she encouraged. \u201cWhen you lean into them, the entire world opens up for you.\u201d<\/p>\n
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