Prior to the screening of THE VANISHING, Executive Producer Steve K. Kendrick welcomes the audience and offers an introduction that frames the purpose and intent of the documentary. His remarks explain why the disappearance of Mary Shotwell Little remains a story that warrants renewed attention and careful examination decades later. Kendrick underscores the film’s commitment to factual investigation, ethical storytelling, and respect for those affected by unresolved loss. Setting aside speculation and sensationalism, his introduction prepares viewers for a documentary that invites reflection, accountability, and continued dialogue—establishing the tone for a film that seeks not only to inform, but to ensure that Mary’s story is neither forgotten nor dismissed.