The Enduring Legacy: The Gift of Truth
A Documentary Film on the Integral Program at St. Mary's College of California
In The Enduring Legacy, we go inside a small Great Books program in Moraga, California. The film captures a unique four-year journey of intellectual discovery, where students and tutors gather around a table to tackle original texts and master the art of the Socratic inquiry.
Professor Cortright reminds us that the great gift human beings give one another is "the gift of truth, which is a thing that cannot be diminished, cannot be lost, and can be infinitely shared."
Learn more about the Integral Program
The Program
At St. Mary’s College, the Integral Program replaces lectures and exams with a four-year journey. By trading textbooks for 4,000 years of original texts, students don’t just study history—they join a centuries-old conversation that builds truly independent thinkers.
Watch a short video (2 min.) about the Program
A Crucial Juncture
As an alumna, I returned to film the Class of 2025 and the legendary tutors who have guided these tables for decades. This legacy is at a crossroads: In an era dominated by AI and machine learning, the human art of Socratic inquiry has never been more vital—or more at risk.
Current Roadmap
The Final Milestone
We are thrilled to have raised $17,000 thanks to 150+ donors. We are now in post-production—tackling the final edit, color grading, and sound mixing.
We need $10,000 more to bring this story to the screen. > Note: Individual donations significantly increase our chances of winning competitive film grants.
Make a Direct Donation
You can support the film’s production directly through our fiscal sponsor, From The Heart Productions. All donations are tax-deductible and can be made via the Donate Now button or by check to: From the Heart Productions, Inc.
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Celebrating a major milestone!
We have secured a prestigious title sponsor for our documentary, The Enduring Legacy. Antonia Galdos (Integral Class of 1990) and her husband, Brian Regan, have graciously agreed to join our quest and help bring this incredible story to the world.
I am once again overwhelmed by the outpouring of support. What started as a small spark of an idea is now on track to be completed as a short film this year!
As we build our community, I encourage you to sign up for regular updates and sneak peeks. There is also still time to make a donation to have your name or a dedication appear in the credits.
We have a lot of hard work ahead, but I am thrilled to see this story come to life. Please join me in thanking Antonia and Brian for their generous support. Let’s keep going!
Share the Vision
Please share this with a fellow 'truth lover'—someone who believes, as we do, that the ability to 'think straight' is the most urgent skill of our time.