Uriah Plays the Alien
Ten minutes into filming, the director's siblings lost interest, leading to a chaotic shoot that transformed into a reflection on failure and acceptance.
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Ten minutes into filming, the director's siblings lost interest, leading to a chaotic shoot that transformed into a reflection on failure and acceptance.
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Siblings gather for a film shoot, but ten minutes in, they lose interest. Stephen Wardell, the filmmaker, resorts to Cheetos and donuts to keep them engaged. Despite initial chaos, the footage reveals a narrative about his brother Uriah, intertwining themes of queerness, alienation, and disability. Through reenactment, the film addresses rejection and proposes a path toward acceptance. Wardell reflects on the experience, noting that even perceived failures can contribute to storytelling.
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