South Boston’s Maryanne Galvin will debut a new documentary film that focuses on Dorchester’s own Daily Table and other “food rescue” initiatives across the country at this weekend’s Boston International Film Festival. The film “Seed & Sprout: Growing the Food Rescue Revolution” will be screened at 5:30 p.m. on Friday, April 14 at the Paramount Theater, 559 Washington St., Boston.

The documentary — Galvin’s 11th in 17 years of filmmaking— will be followed by a Q&A with leaders in the movement, including representatives fromBoston Area Gleaners, Food for Free in Cambridge and Daily Table.

Galvin is a full-time forensic psychologist who turned to filmmaking to shine a light on issues that she’s passionate about.

“My educational background, training and professional experiences have definitely informed the decision to create person-centered stories to throw light on issues or challenges we all share as humans,” said Galvin. “My goal is to create inspiring films that will contribute to the conversations about these topics and hopefully cause people to reconsider their attitudes through the power of cinematography.”

Her previous films have tackled topics like the death penalty, children and youth, and aging. Seed & Sprout begs the viewer to reflect on their own choices and how we— as a society— can reduce hunger.
“My hope for the film was to raise awareness of the food waste issue, the impact on environment,” explains Galvin. “In other words, use the film to move from awareness to action even if a viewer doesn’t share concern about feeding his/her malnourished neighbor. The environment is where we all live. Why not learn more about it?”

“During the research phase I came across fabulous people and initiates like Doug Rauch at the Daily Table,” Galvin explains. “Doug’s story, as well as the others in the film, embodies the struggle of many large and small food relief initiatives across the country.”

Each in their own unique way, they explore solutions to the problem: How do we provide access to affordable nutrition and healthy meals, not just fill stomachs—to those who want and need it? Who, what, where and how is this being done and is it effective?”

Admission to Friday’s screening is $12. Tickets can be purchased in advance bostoniff.org/attend/passes-tickets. View the film’s trailer at the same site.