"Remarkable in it's realism and the visual metaphors it employs to convey Walt's confusion, frustration and inner conflict."
--Robin Keener-Stern, The Dayton Voice
"Remarkable in it's realism and the visual metaphors it employs to convey Walt's confusion, frustration and inner conflict."
--Robin Keener-Stern, The Dayton Voice
HINDSIGHT is a sometimes sad, sometimes humorous story of Walt, a young man alienated from those around him by his special ability to actually experience their inner thoughts. It's an ability he's always had, and it's something that's radically affected his view not only of others, but also of himself. Which is why Walt's world begins to turn upside down when he discovers his power is starting to fade. It's at this time he also meets Jen, an unusual and engaging young woman who helps him negotiate the painful transition from isolation to connection.
A curious and original look at the effects of a disability and the struggle to cope with a world where everyone else is different from you. Inspired by the novel "Dying Inside" by Robert Silverberg, HINDSIGHT is an intriguing story about redemption through love, told with dreamlike imagery and stylistic strength. You won't forget it.
"Draws viewers in quickly and leaves them feeling emotionally charged."
Walt Byrne.........Jason Sheldon
Jen Pollock.........Jennifer Joplin
Dr. Kimball...............Beau Karch
Young Walt................Alex Jones
Written,Directed & Edited by.........Patrick Steele
Director of Photography...............Marco Fargnoli
16mm color/black-and-white, mono
Running time: 27 minutes
RELEASED: 1997
Winner Best Narrative/Fiction and Audience Awards, Indiana Film & Video Festival 1998
First Prize, West Palm Beach Film & Video Festival 1998
Runner Up, Best Overall Film, Flo Film Festival
Played in Competition at the Humboldt International Film Festival
Ohio International Film Festival
Reject Film Festival
Dam Short Film Festival 2005
This film was partially funded via grants from the Wright State University Foundation,
the Community Media Fund, and Culture Works
**Face art by Dave Hansen