A Personal Experience of Representation - The Intersection of Armenian Culture & Epilepsy
I am an Armenian who has a mild form of epilepsy. I rarely see Armenian culture and epilepsy properly portrayed in film or TV. I delve into the how and why.
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Sam is in the prime of his life—senior year, carefree, good friends, and a new girlfriend, Ana. When a surprise pregnancy forces Sam to facedown the realties of adulthood and responsibility, things spiral out of control, as he simultaneously tries to fight to find his own truth: why his dad hasn’t been in his life since one, fading memory.
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Sam is in the prime of his life—senior year, carefree, good friends, and a new girlfriend, Ana. When a surprise pregnancy forces Sam to facedown the realties of adulthood and responsibility, things spiral out of control, as he simultaneously tries to fight to find his own truth: why his dad hasn’t been in his life since one, fading memory.
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Genre:Drama
Written By:Tony Ahedo
In Theaters:3/20/2021
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Runtime:107 minutes
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