Laurie Townshend

Laurie Townshend. Director: The Railpath Hero. Writer, director, educator, and erratic blogger, Laurie Townshend credits her mantra, "You have as many hours in a day as Beyoncé" for her ability to make films that matter while successfully lobbying her 8th graders for "Coolest Teacher" nods. With a thematic lens aimed squarely on acts of courage made visible through crisis, The Railpath Hero (2013) features a spellbinding performance by Toronto International Film...