The Gift

The Gift

Sometimes the only thing between a father and his son is love. And mutual incomprehension.

Overview

Genre
Cultural History and Social Issues
Synopsis

In 1971 during the height of the Vietnam war, a career army officer faces a crisis when his 19-year-old son draws a low number in the military draft lottery, just as the country is turning against the war.

Stage
finished
Running time
26 and 15 minutes

Credits

  • Rob Pearsall ... Composer
  • Rob Pearsall ... Music Supervisor

Production Details

Prod. Co.
Perché No Productions
Country
United States
Years of Production
2014
Locations
Seattle, WA

Distribution Details

Release year
2015
Festivals
SIFF 2015, Toronto IFF 2015. Healdsburg Flix Mix 2016, Twin Cities FF 2015, IFFCA - Los Angeles 2015, Bumbershoot 2015, Seattle Shorts FF 2015, Hollyshorts FF 2015,
Awards
Audience Choice, Healdsburg Flix Mix 2016
Language
English

Photos

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