WEPA! The Comic Crusaders Podcast is bringing the heart, the nostalgia, and the big-screen inspiration as Al Mega sits down with producer Kim Dawson for a powerful conversation about storytelling, legacy, and the new coming-of-age film Better Together.
For pop-culture fans, Kim Dawson's name carries serious weight. He was part of the producing team behind the original live-action Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles films, the 1990s big-screen phenomenon that helped turn four sewer-dwelling heroes into movie icons. From practical effects and franchise instincts to the kind of character-first storytelling that sticks with audiences for decades, Dawson has been connected to films that shaped childhoods and packed theaters.
Now, Dawson is helping bring audiences a very different kind of adventure with Better Together, a film arriving in select theaters nationwide on May 15, 2026. The story follows Jesse and his friends as they set out on a quest tied to his father, the mysterious Zion Point, and a legendary meteor shower. But beneath the adventure is something deeper: friendship, grief, identity, hope, and the internal battles many young people are facing today.
Written by Sean Thiessen and directed by Emmy Award-winner Kyle William Roberts, Better Together explores teen struggles through a story built around connection and courage. The film stars Gattlin Griffith, Bart Johnson, Ricardo Hurtado, Giselle Torres, LaRonn Marzett, Katie Burgess, and Juan Graterol.
This episode dives into Kim Dawson's creative journey, what it takes to believe in a project before the world understands it, and how a producer moves from pop-culture legacy projects to films designed to spark meaningful conversations. Al and Kim also explore why stories about mental health, friendship, and family connection matter now more than ever.
So grab your headphones, gather the crew, and join the Crusade for a conversation that reminds us all of one major truth: we are not built to fight every battle alone.
Better Together opens in select theaters nationwide on May 15, 2026.
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