Bozeman Magazine

In Rewind, a stunning documentary years in the making, director/filmmaker Sasha Joseph Neulinger shares his vivid childhood memories of a family plagued by a vicious cycle of childhood abuse. Produced and shot by a team of Montana-based filmmakers, this powerful and intimate family portrait features an incredible home movie collection that not only provides a stark contrast to the family today, but also offers rare glimpses into visual clues about family dynamics and the actual offenders. As riveting as any moral thriller, this unflinching documentary braids the vast visual archive into Neulingers’ contemporary investigation to seek justice through the criminal court system – and healing for himself and his family.Sasha Joseph Neulinger is the head of production at Step 1 Films. Upon finishing film school at Montana State University at age 23, he discovered the raw materials that would propel him to tell the story of his life. Neulingers’ directorial debut, Rewindpremiered at the 2019 Tribeca Film Festival, receiving a Special Jury Mention and wide praise. Brian Tallerico, film critic for RogerEbert.com calls the film “…a deeply personal, revealing, and unforgettable piece of filmmaking.”Not rated, this film contains mature, sensitive material not suitable for children. 86 minutes.A panel follows with the filmmakers: Sasha Joseph Neulinger – Director/Producer, Tom Winston – Executive Producer, Avela Grenier – Editor/Producer, Shasta Winston – Producer, Jeff Dougherty – Cinematographer, Rick Smith – Cinematographer, Scott Sterling – Technical Consultant, and SaVenna Hughes – Production Manager. Rewind  is produced by Bozeman-based Production Companies Step 1 Films and Grizzly Creek Films in association with Cedar Creek Films.