Better Than I Was
How can you begin to untangle the roots when you can't even recognize the flower?
After six years of estrangement, Gene returns home for Thanksgiving. In the events leading up to dinner, Gene attempts to reconnect with their sister and brother, both resentful of Gene's long absence, while the unwavering conservatism of their parents poses a challenge to Gene's authenticity.
Director: Julien Pedro
Genre: Drama, Family
Runtime: 17 min
Cast
- Rosemary Anne Blank - Gene
- Olivia Francis - Alice
- Jonathan Heatley - Frank
- Olivia De Paux - Sheila
- Robert Austin Love - Mark
- Mackenzie Shaye Murray - Documentary Subject (voice)
- Andy Pedroza - Documentary Narrator (voice)
Screenplay
Cinematography: Kat Fortey
Editing: Julien Pedro
Production: No Cube
Country: United States of America
Budget: $3,000
Original Language: en
Themes
Touching Family Stories, Sisterhood and Unexpected Betrayal, The Complex Bond Between Mother and Son, Foster Care and Survival, Broken Families and Healing
Keywords
identity, thanksgiving, coming of age, family, lgbt, self identity, broken family, nonbinary, nonbinary director
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Better Than I Was about?
- After six years of estrangement, Gene returns home for Thanksgiving. In the events leading up to dinner, Gene attempts to reconnect with their sister and brother, both resentful of Gene's long absence, while the unwavering conservatism of their parents poses a challenge to Gene's authenticity.
- Who directed Better Than I Was?
- Better Than I Was was directed by Julien Pedro.
- Who stars in Better Than I Was?
- Better Than I Was stars Rosemary Anne Blank, Olivia Francis, Jonathan Heatley, Olivia De Paux, Robert Austin Love, Mackenzie Shaye Murray.
- How long is Better Than I Was?
- Better Than I Was has a runtime of 17m (17 minutes).
- What genre is Better Than I Was?
- Better Than I Was is a Drama, Family film.
- What is the budget of Better Than I Was?
- Better Than I Was had a budget of $3,000.
- Where was Better Than I Was produced?
- Better Than I Was was produced in United States of America.
- What are the themes of Better Than I Was?
- The themes of Better Than I Was include: Touching Family Stories, Sisterhood and Unexpected Betrayal, The Complex Bond Between Mother and Son, Foster Care and Survival, Broken Families and Healing.