Students come together for an epic World Religions class in a public high school in a sheltered, white Christian community. With the help of their teacher, the mild-mannered suburbanites confront their preconceived notions of their peers' surprisingly diverse faiths.
ALL OF THE ABOVE follows a diverse group of high school seniors in a World Religions class, offering a window into their journeys over the course of the year. Set in a predominantly white, Christian suburban community, the students—coming from a variety of racial and religious backgrounds—engage in open, honest discussions as they explore each other's beliefs. Through these conversations, they begin to challenge and reconsider their preconceived notions, forming unexpected connections along the way.
Allison Walsh (they/she) is an independent documentary filmmaker, cinematographer, and fine artist whose work explores identity, culture, spirituality, and the changing landscapes of the Midwest. They were selected as a 2025 PBS Ignite Fellow.
Their debut feature documentary, All of the Above—produced in association with Kartemquin Films—examines religion in public schools. The film premiered at the Santa Barbara International Film Festival in February 2026 and received the Emerging Documentary Jury Award at the Milwaukee Film Festival.
Walsh is also the founder and director of the Big Picture Peoria Film Festival, created from her belief that experiencing film with a live audience is a sacred ritual. As a cinematographer and collaborator, she has contributed to projects for ESPN+, Discovery+, and Magnolia Network, as well as multiple independent feature films, including Time Warp (Tribeca 2026).
World Premiere - Santa Barbara International Film Festival, Feb 2026
Producer - Lily Qi
Consulting Producer - Diane Quon
Editor - Alanna Schmelter
