How do filmmakers and reporters reframe stories so deeply woven into public consciousness that they rarely face real scrutiny? In this incisive panel discussion, the directors and journalists behind Magic & Monsters and Trade Secret reveal how their work challenged entrenched beliefs, uncovering what is overlooked or deliberately hidden. Together, they explore the creative, ethical, and practical challenges of confronting dominant narratives—perceptions so pervasive and protected by powerful interests that questioning them can provoke resistance or risk. From sourcing elusive material to navigating institutional pushback, the panelists illuminate the intricate process of bringing suppressed truths into view. Rather than offering neat resolutions, the conversation dwells in the uneasy terrain artists must traverse to disrupt the status quo, as well as the personal and professional repercussions that often fall on those unwilling to look away.