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201510 minPG-13doc-short

Fallen Bird

201510 minPG-13doc-short

While serving time for assault, Eric Boylan began painting to channel his anger, and now he pursues a career in fine art after his release.

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Deirdre Mullins

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While serving time for assault, Eric Boylan began painting to channel his anger, and now he pursues a career in fine art after his release.

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Nathan Fagan

Nathan Fagandirector

Deirdre Mullins

Deirdre Mullinsdirector

Eric Boylancast

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Eric Boylan paints in Wheatfield Prison while serving time for assault. He transforms his anger into art, finding solace in a childhood passion. After his release, Boylan pursues a career in fine art. He faces the difficulties of reintegrating into society as an ex-prisoner while striving to establish himself in the art world. The 2015 film runs for 10 minutes.

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