In November 2024 – just days after the national election – AWTT artist Robert Shetterly was interviewed by journalist Steve Adubato in Atlantic City at the New Jersey Education Association Convention. In this riveting discussion, Shetterly shares his perspectives on the present moment through the lens of some of his most inspiring portrait subjects, including William Sloane Coffin, Howard Zinn, Fannie Lou Hamer, and John Lewis.

Shetterly emphasizes his deep-seated need to surround himself with these truth tellers, who feed him with their courageous optimism. Adubato repeatedly mentions – and recommends to his audience, especially at this moment – the documentary film Truth Tellers, which tells more of Shetterly’s story and the stories of his portrait subjects. (The film is available through Bullfrog Films.)

If you missed the public airing of Adubato’s interview on New Jersey and New York stations this past weekend, you can stream it now.

“Steve Adubato, PhD, an Emmy® Award-winning broadcaster, anchors four public television series produced by the Caucus Educational Corporation (CEC): State of Affairs with Steve Adubato, the weekly, public policy series exploring critical New Jersey issues; One-on-One with Steve Adubato, nightly in-depth interviews with some of the region’s most compelling personalities; Think Tank with Steve Adubato, featuring leaders, innovators and experts who tackle broader national policy issues impacting New Jersey and the region; and Remember Them with Steve Adubato and Jacqui Tricarico, highlighting New Jersey notables whose legacies continue to have a significant impact.”