Ripple

This documentary drama follows Rae Ripple, a welder based in the outskirts of West Texas. The film focuses on her process of turning discarded metal into artistic creations, a practice that helps her recover from previous traumatic experiences.

Directed by Michael McCourt, the short film has a runtime of 14 minutes. It was produced by Company 3 and The Verso, with Jason Haymond and McCourt serving as producers. The screenplay was a collaborative effort between McCourt, Jay Zaretsky, and the film's subject, Rae Ripple, who also appears as herself in the main cast. Released in the United States on March 21, 2024, the production explores the intersection of industrial labor and emotional healing.