The award-winning USC master’s thesis film written and directed by Randal Kleiser that launched his professional career. This deeply personal short drama tells the story of a family’s visit to an elderly grandmother in a nursing home, where only one grandson is able to reconnect with her through memories of their shared past.

Running 28 minutes and starring Bruce Davison, Barbara Rush, and Jeanette Nolan, Peege is widely praised for its emotional honesty and intimate storytelling. In 2007, the film was selected for preservation in the United States Library of Congress National Film Registry in recognition of its cultural, historical, and aesthetic significance.