ABOUT
When the Scranton family began crafting purses out of old books, they never imagined the small business would become a lifeline for their adult son, Christian, who is on the autism spectrum. Once a child struggling to be understood, his parents set out to create an alternative path for him surrounded by creativity, compassion and fellow artists.
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Christian finds comfort and meaning in the rhythms of working alongside his parents. Together, the family reflects on Christian’s path from social isolation to finding his voice. As Kathleen and Dennis grow older, the family must confront the future of the fragile community they’ve created and who will care for Christian.
THE SCRANTON
FAMILY
CHRISTIAN
KATHLEEN
DENNIS
TEAM
Susan Pinchiaroli - Co-Director, Producer, Cinematographer, Editor
Susan is a documentary filmmaker and social media producer from New York. Her work explores themes of community, tradition, and family dynamics. In 2022, she directed, shot and edited “Stutz Bar,” a historical short documentary that screened at various venues and festivals such as The Loft Community Center, Yonkers Film Festival, where it won an Audience Choice Award, and Nyack International Film Festival, where it won Best Local Short Documentary.
Lucy Spahr - Co-Director, Producer, Cinematographer, Editor
Lucy is a Documentary Filmmaker & Video Journalist from Chicago and currently based in New York. She got her start editing videos for Katie Couric Media and has contributed to documentaries including The Act of Dreaming and CTRL+ALT+Desire for Ark Media. In her own video work, she loves stories of fascinating people and places.