A group of interconnected characters—a low level drug dealer, an expectant mother, an outreach worker, a young unhoused couple—struggle to outrun the cycles of addiction that bind them as they lean on one another to keep hope alive. Writer/director Daniel Blake Schwartz draws from his real-life experiences to immerse us in the uncertainty and frustration of addiction and recovery, and Kyle Gallner and Sosie Bacon deliver terrific performances as the expectant couple trying to claw their way to a more stable life. Set in Chelsea, Massachusetts, COTTON FEVER is a hard-hitting, deeply personal film with resonance for so many.Director Daniel Blake Schwartz and Producer Philip Keefe are scheduled to attend on Thursday, June 11.
Genre: MA Stories
The Hand That Holds the Line
Fishermen live a life that’s deeply connected to nature, shaped by the rhythm of the tides, the temperament of the sea, and the unpredictability of the catch. Their work is both physically demanding and emotionally rewarding, driven more by passion than profit. THE HAND THAT HOLDS THE LINE shines a light on the unique experiences of Cape Cod commercial fishermen—including those based in Provincetown—who have devoted their lives to one of the most challenging and dangerous professions in the world. Cape Cod-based director Geoff Bassett spent over one hundred hours with these local fishermen, capturing their stories and depicting their multi-generational traditions and culture of oyster farming and deep-sea fishing as a valued way of life.Producer Kim Roderiques is scheduled to attend.