Orpheus Star (2020)
Can't have a future until you shine a light on the past.
Douglas Privett is a young musician who returns to the small mid-western town of his childhood to see Ezrela Mae Privett, the ailing grandmother who'd raised him, a Baptist preacher battling demons of her own. Despite childhood memories of emotional trauma, Douglas agrees to stay in town and help her with therapy. Douglas searches for Cal, his only childhood friend and secret crush, but only finds Cal's younger sister, Jaylene. While staring at a starry night sky, Douglas recalls a positive memory o his grandmother and has a chance encounter with Dora, a wise homeless woman.
Cast
- Isaiah Anthony - Choir Member (as a different name)
- Margaret Avery - Lizette Jean-Marie
- Lou Beatty Jr. - Deacon Gabriel Timmons
- Patricia Belcher - Beaula Davis
- Lawrence Calhoun - Fan at concert
- David J. Castillo - Douglas Privett
- Kyle Casto - Choir Member
- Taji Coleman - Essie Mae Anderson
- John Wayne Constance - Ty
- Cameron Counts II - Choir Member / Fan at Concert
Screenplay
- Donn Swaby (Author)
Themes
Childish Innocence Lost Forever, Unfaithful Husband's Quest for Redemption, A Difficult Redemption and Purging, Faith, Religion and Spirituality, Stories of Hope and Redemption
Keywords
small town, forgiveness, redemption, coming of age, love, religion, childhood, american midwest, suspense
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Orpheus Star about?
- Douglas Privett is a young musician who returns to the small mid-western town of his childhood to see Ezrela Mae Privett, the ailing grandmother who'd raised him, a Baptist preacher battling demons of her own. Despite childhood memories of emotional trauma, Douglas agrees to stay in town and help her with therapy. Douglas searches for Cal, his only childhood friend and secret crush, but only finds Cal's younger sister, Jaylene. While staring at a starry night sky, Douglas recalls a positive memory o his grandmother and has a chance encounter with Dora, a wise homeless woman.
- Who directed Orpheus Star?
- Orpheus Star was directed by Donn Swaby.
- Who stars in Orpheus Star?
- Orpheus Star stars Isaiah Anthony, Margaret Avery, Lou Beatty Jr., Patricia Belcher, Lawrence Calhoun, David J. Castillo.
- What genre is Orpheus Star?
- Orpheus Star is a Drama film.
- Where was Orpheus Star produced?
- Orpheus Star was produced in United States of America.
- What are the themes of Orpheus Star?
- The themes of Orpheus Star include: Childish Innocence Lost Forever, Unfaithful Husband's Quest for Redemption, A Difficult Redemption and Purging, Faith, Religion and Spirituality, Stories of Hope and Redemption.