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Mario and Cyrus, father and son, struggle to live together in a truck on Chicago’s west side as they age and grow impatient with each other’s lifestyle. Mario believes Cyrus will reach success as a rapper once he is honest with his friends and children about the reality of his life with his father. Cyrus believes his success as a rapper depends on escaping his life with his father and going on tour. Both men must come to terms with their past and face their present reality in order to prepare for their future.

Present stage of this work: First draft or cut

Shira Baron

Creator

Shira Baron is a Queer filmmaker born and raised in the city of Chicago. Her micro-short documentary, De Sol A Sol (2020), won the Horizon Award, an international competition for rising female filmmakers that grants two winners the opportunity to be screened at Sundance. She values giving a platform to underrepresented subjects on screen, and bringing together a diverse crew to craft meaningful stories. Shira received her BA in Art and Design from The University of Michigan. more...