Synopsis:
This short documentary examines past generations and the hidden
influences that they exert on our personality. Jes Benstock
explores his family history of migration, breakdown and suicide in
an attempt to free his young son from his family's complex legacy.
Awards
Jewish Film Festival (incl. tour)
Halloween Film Festival 2005 - ICA Best of Festival Award
winner
Raindance East (Special Free Preview)
Brief Encounters, Bristol 2004
London Film Festival 2004
Toronto Worldwide Festival of Shorts
Edinburgh International Festival
Palm Springs International Shorts Festival
Greenwich Film Festival
OxDox - Oxford Documentary Festival
Synopsis:
This short documentary examines past generations and the hidden
influences that they exert on our personality. Jes Benstock
explores his family history of migration, breakdown and suicide in
an attempt to free his young son from his family's complex legacy.