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Shults "consumed cinema" and said much of the dialogue was unscripted, including his grandmother's discussion of her own mother.

Trey Edward Shults-writer/director, spoke following Krisha who is his real life aunt. His grandmother plays herself & his Mom plays his aunt

Another alienated character, "Krisha" struggles with the turkey T-Day while trying to find her place in a family she abandoned years earlier

"Don't be too quick to make your moves." Marty Casey

Marty Casey discussed Four Way Stop as a metaphor for all the choices in our lives and the various directions one can take.

St. Luke's AME Choir & Marty Casey who plays Terri the mother were joyous, vibrant bookend contrasts to film volatility and vulnerability.

FWS featured young, devoted son who is stabilizing factor in parents' lives. Constant discrimination and rejection by potential employers.

Round out the film festival in "Four-Way Stop" and "Krisha" #freestatefest

2 deeply emotional films w/similar cinematic themes throughout #freestatefest alienation, parental neglect and/or parental misrepresentation

"You said we were meant to be, and even though that is total cheese ball I believed you."

"You must make a fresh belly each night, or it will get soggy."

"Remember how pissed that lady was that I'm single."

"Take your belly off. I will fix it for you."

"The father? It's complicated."

"Ruth, you just don't fit in anymore."

Sonja Bennett goes from societal pariah to accomplished woman when she fakes pregnancy to gain acceptance, belonging from family, friends.

Preggoland #freestatefest hilarious look at the loser status and ostracism single females face.

One can't see "Funny Bunny" #freestatefest & not be reminded of awkward moments n one's own life. A strangely stimulating portrayal of life.

Titty, main character in Funny Bunny, is a real person with the same name and troubles. #freestatefest @LMFilmFest

"I really love limps." Alison Bagnall, writer/director, Funny Bunny #freestatefest