Inheritance
USA2024documentary83'Międzynarodowy konkurs dokumentalny (2024)
It is hard to believe in the American dream if you come from a little town in the Appalachians. This exploited and forgotten region has been affected by unemployment, environmental pollution and above all the opioid crisis. The filmmakers, who had accompanied a multi-generational family for many years, presented an insightful and empathetic picture of the youngest generation burdened with traumas, poverty and the omnipresence of addictive substances from the very start. Among them, there is Curtis, a resolute boy growing up before our very eyes, who is ready to break out of the vicious circle sucking up his loved ones.
- directed by
- Matt Moyer
A photographer and filmmaker dedicated to telling stories that raise awareness and work to improve our world. Moyer covered 9/11 in NYC, the Iraq war for The New York Times, and has photographed multiple feature stories for National Geographic magazine. As a National Geographic Explorer, he has photographed the looming water crisis in Egypt. He has directed short documentaries that have been featured by multiple outlets including the National Geographic Society and PBS. "Inheritance" is his first feature documentary.
Amy ToensingA visual journalist committed to telling stories with sensitivity and depth. A regular contributor to National Geographic magazine for over twenty years, she has photographed and reported on cultures and topics around the world, including indigenous communities and their connection to land, the impact of drought on communities in Australia and land and social rights for women in Uganda and India. Toensing has also co-directed two short documentary films and is currently a National Geographic Explorer, and FUJIFILM Creator. "Inheritance" is her first feature documentary.
- cinematography
- Matt Moyer
- protagonists
- Curtis Ramsey, J.P. Boling, Cheryl Stumbo, John Stumbo, George Ramsey, Euva Ramsey, Donald Boling, Tia Boling
- music
- Kyle Scott Wilson
- sound
- (Heart Punch Studios)
- editing
- Curtis Whitear
- production
- Matt Moyer, Amy Toensing (M ROCK Productions)
- Photo
- Trailer