Bobby Roth's Lightworkers Draws Powerful Response at Directors Guild Screening

LOS ANGELES - May 3, 2026 - PRLog -- Acclaimed director Bobby Roth presented his latest documentary, Lightworkers, at an intimate industry screening held at the Directors Guild of America Theater 3 on Tuesday, April 28th.

The screening took place at 6:00 PM at the Guild's Sunset Boulevard location (7920 Sunset Blvd., Los Angeles, CA), bringing together a select audience for a first look at the completed film, followed by a thoughtful and highly engaged Q&A discussion.

Lightworkers explores the power of individual action and collective responsibility through a mosaic of voices from across civic, cultural, and creative life. The film avoids partisan framing, instead focusing on shared human values and the role each person plays in sustaining democratic ideals.

Audience response was notably strong. Attendee Michael Schoob described the film as "a wonderful, powerful film—strong but not polarizing," highlighting its ability to resonate across perspectives.

Several lightworkers featured in the film were also in attendance, including Robert Hubbell, Louis Abramson, and Charley Lang, further grounding the film's themes in lived experience and real-world engagement.

Director Bobby Roth reflected on the evening:

"The screening gave me hope for the movie's ability to entertain and interest an intelligent audience who seemed terribly focused on what the film was saying, and who was engaged enough to stay through the entire Q&A. As a filmmaker of fifty years I know this is a rare and wonderful feeling. I'm humbled and thrilled at the film's possibilities."

With its completion and early audience response, Lightworkers is now positioned for broader outreach through festivals, educational partnerships, and community-based screenings. The film aims to spark conversation, inspire engagement, and remind audiences that democracy is not self-sustaining, it requires participation.

For more information, to request a screening, or to learn how to host a community or campus event, please visit:

lightworkersdoc.com