Lisa Spinelli is a Staten Island teacher who is unusually devoted to her students. When she discovers one of her five-year-olds is a prodigy, she becomes fascinated with the boy, ultimately risking her family and freedom to nurture his talent.
The story of a young woman, Ellie, as she comes to terms with the fact that she's an alcoholic. Caught in the grips of shame, she's forced to face not only her drinking, but herself. Told from Ellie's intimate perspective, this film portrays just how alienating and defeating suffering in silence can be.
A contemporary tale set in an urban, queer community that follows Mia as she explores emotional and physical intimacy.
