Chicken (2023)

A down-on-her-luck, recently single 30-something is forced to move back into her childhood home. As she reconnects with her brother who has Down syndrome, will their differences drive them apart?

Chicken (2023) poster

When Sam splits up with her partner, she is forced to move back into her childhood home with her mother and neurodivergent brother. When depression sinks in, her brother Emmett gets in her face trying to cheer her up and in doing so makes everything worse. But when Emmett is confronted with a situation at a baseball game where he is called a chicken, Sam rises to the challenge to come to his aid and is reminded of what is truly important.

Director: Lucy McNulty, Emma Pollard
Genre: Drama, Comedy
Runtime: 14 min
Release Date:

Cast

Screenplay

Cinematography: Devin Karringten
Editing: Emma Pollard
Production: Strange Company Productions
Country: Canada
Language: English
Budget: $15,000
Original Language: en

Themes

Sibling Rivalry and Bitterness, Baseball and the American Dream

Keywords

canada, sibling relationship, brother, baseball, chicken, down syndrome, sister, special olympics, disability, female filmmaker

Trailer

Chicken Trailer
More Films by Director: Lucy McNulty, Emma Pollard
More Films in Genre: Drama, Comedy

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Chicken about?
When Sam splits up with her partner, she is forced to move back into her childhood home with her mother and neurodivergent brother. When depression sinks in, her brother Emmett gets in her face trying to cheer her up and in doing so makes everything worse. But when Emmett is confronted with a situation at a baseball game where he is called a chicken, Sam rises to the challenge to come to his aid and is reminded of what is truly important.
Who directed Chicken?
Chicken was directed by Lucy McNulty, Emma Pollard.
Who stars in Chicken?
Chicken stars Lucy McNulty, Aaron Waddingham, Susinn McFarlen, Nathan Kay, Roxanne Wilson, Jason Konowalchuk.
How long is Chicken?
Chicken has a runtime of 14m (14 minutes).
What genre is Chicken?
Chicken is a Drama, Comedy film.
What is the budget of Chicken?
Chicken had a budget of $15,000.
Where was Chicken produced?
Chicken was produced in Canada.
What are the themes of Chicken?
The themes of Chicken include: Sibling Rivalry and Bitterness, Baseball and the American Dream.