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Frett '09 brings short film full circle at Sundance

Published:

July 28, 2026

CT Mirror reporter Laura Tillman spoke with Rashad Frett '09 about his remarkable journey from Central film student to the Sundance Film Festival's Best Director for 2025.

Check out the story online at https://ctmirror.org/2026/07/26/ricky-film-rashad-frett-hartford/.