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“U R Not Alone”
Tweetable Logline:
| the true story about the unlikely friendship that develops between two young women and an alleged con-artist |
Elevator Pitch:
Set in Williamsburg, Brooklyn, Joe’s trinket shop symbolizes a fusion of
two worlds: where antiquated American-Italian ideals meet young liberal
minds.
two worlds: where antiquated American-Italian ideals meet young liberal
minds.
U R Not Alone depicts the evolution of an unlikely friendship between
this controversial man and two young women and continues with their
dilemma once he is arrested. As they delve deeper into investigating
Joe’s crimes and past, they bring audiences on their moral roller
coaster ride – questioning the intrinsic societal predicaments he stands
for.
Production Team:
Ashley Benzwie – Co-Producer/director
Arielle Tayar – Co-Producer/director
Arielle Tayar – Co-Producer/director
About the Production:
“Joe, the main character is entirely what motivated this film. After
stumbling upon him in our Brooklyn neighborhood we knew we needed to
make this movie and tell his story. It was only after beginning production that we realized the most honest
way of portraying him was to acknowledge our presence in the space as
young female filmmakers. Once we became characters in the film we allowed ourselves to become
invested in Joe’s livelihood and our friendship grew. His incarceration
shifted production in a new direction, and we were forced to re-examine
the line between documentarian and subject.” — Arielle Tayar
stumbling upon him in our Brooklyn neighborhood we knew we needed to
make this movie and tell his story. It was only after beginning production that we realized the most honest
way of portraying him was to acknowledge our presence in the space as
young female filmmakers. Once we became characters in the film we allowed ourselves to become
invested in Joe’s livelihood and our friendship grew. His incarceration
shifted production in a new direction, and we were forced to re-examine
the line between documentarian and subject.” — Arielle Tayar
Current Status:
Post-production.
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