Marking 60 Years: THE VANISHING Reopens Atlanta's Most Haunting Cold Case

ATLANTA, Oct. 14, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Sixty years ago today—on October 14, 1965—25-year-old newlywed Mary Shotwell Little vanished after an evening at Lenox Square. Her car was later found in the parking lot. Mary was never seen again.

THE VANISHING: The 60-Year Unsolved Disappearance of Mary Shotwell Little is a new feature documentary from Monument Motion Picture that reframes this cold case through today's lens on justice and crimes against women. The film weaves archival materials, new reporting, and first-person testimony to confront the unanswered questions and systemic blind spots that left a young woman's story unresolved for six decades.

A free VIP screening is scheduled for Wednesday, November 12, 2025, at SCADshow (Atlanta), followed by a live, in-theatre Q&A with the filmmakers and creative team. Doors open at 12:15 p.m.; the screening begins at 1:30 p.m., with a Q&A to follow. Seating is limited.

"Mary's story is not a footnote," said Steve K. Kendrick, CEO and Executive Producer of Monument Motion Picture. "It's a mirror. When cases like Mary's go cold, it's not just evidence that goes missing—it's accountability. We're reopening this conversation because her life mattered, and still matters, today."

Directed and produced by William "Bill" VanDerKloot with executive producer and lead investigator W. John Fedack, THE VANISHING pairs investigative filmmaking with a survivor-centered ethos, spotlighting broader patterns around unsolved crimes against women. Journalist Jessica Noll narrates.

Press & Tickets
Accredited media seeking PRESS access to the Nov. 12 VIP screening should email Ruben Palacios at [email protected] to request credentials and seating. For interview requests, press materials, and screeners, contact [email protected].

About Monument Motion Picture
Monument Motion Picture LLC creates nonfiction films that challenge institutions and amplify under-heard voices. Based in Atlanta, the company shines a light on cold cases—especially those involving crimes against women—through cinematic, investigative storytelling that centers dignity, truth, and accountability.

Screening Venue
SCADshow | 1470 Spring St. NW, Atlanta, GA 30309

For more information, press inquiries, and updates, visit Monument Motion Picture, https://www.monumentmotionpictures.com/the-vanishing-the-60-year-unsolved-disappearance-of-mary-shotwell-little/ or contact [email protected]

Contact: Pamela Pennamen | [email protected] | 470-575-0085

SOURCE Monument Motion Picture