Sundance - Hold On
Family bonds are tested when a young man is left to care for his grandmother one morning.
Interview with Writer/Director Christine Turner
Watch Hold On here:
Congratulations! Why did you make your film?
I came to know an elderly woman with dementia while I was serving as a hospice volunteer a couple of years ago. I was very much moved by the experience and inspired to make a film on the subject of care giving.
Imagine I’m a member of the audience. Why should I watch this film?
It’s a story we don’t see very often and a chance to see Bethann Hardison, an African American runway model who broke racial barriers in the 70s, in her film acting debut.
How do personal and universal themes work in your film?
Hold On is about family and the different ways we are challenged to communicate. Something I think we can all relate to!
How have the script and film evolved over the course of their development and production?
The script is always the starting point for me. But I like to think of it as a living and breathing document that's elevated by the actors and team of people I’m collaborating with from pre-pro all the way through post.
What type of feedback have you received so far?
Sundance will be the first time we show the film to the public, so I’m looking forward to hearing what people think. A few people that have had a chance to see it in advance have mentioned that it really hits close to home.
What are you looking to achieve by having your film more visible on www.wearemovingstories.com?
I love that WAMS supports female filmmakers and embraces new voices. I hope people will learn about the film and take the time to check it out.
Who do you need to come on board (producers, sales agents, buyers, distributors, film festival directors, journalists) to amplify this film’s message?
I’d love to partner with non-profit organizations and educational institutions who want to make the film available to their community.
What type of impact and/or reception would you like this film to have?
I hope people recognize something of themselves in the film. If it encourages people to be a little more present and a little more patient, all the better.
What’s a key question that will help spark a debate or begin a conversation about this film?
Do you have a parent or a grandparent with Alzheimer’s?
What are the key creatives developing or working on now?
Right now I’m working on a documentary project related to the election and Duana has a series on World Channel called AfroPop: The Ultimate Cultural Exchange. Keep an eye out!
Interview: January 2017
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Hold On
Family bonds are tested when a young man is left to care for his grandmother one morning.
Length: 9 minutes
Director: Christine Turner
Producers: Duana Butler
Writer: Christine Turner
About the writer, director and producer:
Christine Turner is a filmmaker based in New York City. Her directorial credits include: Homegoings, You Can Go, Rubber Soles and Hold On.
Duana Butler is a director/producer based in New York City. She is Series Director of AfroPop: The Ultimate Cultural Exchange.
Key cast: Bethann Hardison, Jimmie Jeter
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Where can I see it in the next month? Sundance Film Festival