Project Detail

The Wages of John Pernia

The Wages of John Pernia

Synopsis

At the dawn of the American West, two men - one a little-known Creole, the other a closeted historical icon - entered into a volatile relationship that spanned a continent.

DOK Leipzig 2023 (International Competition, Short Documentary)
Flatpack Film Festival 2024
Lunenburg Doc Fest 2024
Bolton International Film Festival 2024

Details

Year
2023
Type of project
Shorts
Running time
07:51
Format
35mm
Director
Ben Young
Producer
Ben Young
Editor
Theo Watkins
Screenwriter
Ben Young
Sound
Andrew Ludbrook, Theo Watkins
Composer
Blessed are the Hearts that Bend

Production Status

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