Sound & Fury: Six Years Later

The life of the Artinian family of Long Island was chronicled in the Academy Award nominated film “Sound and Fury “ that came out in 2000.
“Sound and Fury Six Years Later” is another engaging look at this extraordinary family in the years since their first movie captured audiences around the world.

“Sound and Fury” ended with 6-year-old Heather’s parents deciding not to implant her. With the family painfully divided over this issue, Heather’s parents moved their family to Frederick, Maryland to bring their kids up in the signing deaf world.

In this stand-alone follow up film we learn that Heather’s family changed their mind and she finally did get the implant at 9 years old, as did Heather’s 2 younger brothers, her mother, her deaf aunt and her 2 deaf cousins. Now 12, Heather is the only deaf child in her mainstream school. She takes classes with everyone else, plays basketball and volleyball, stays near the top of her class and is popular with her hearing peers. Heather’s speech is understandable and she speaks and she is delighted with her communication skills.

But Heather has not stopped signing. She glides smoothly between the hearing world she is now a part of and the signing deaf world of her parents and deaf friends. In this follow up film we learn how Heather’s parents changed their minds, moved back to Long Island and re-joined their family. Heather’s father, who was so resistant to the implant in “Sound & Fury,” talks about how, with observation and education, he has learned how useful the implant can be for deaf children and how glad he is that his children have it. He says, though, he knows he’ll never get one himself.

This resilient family is a remarkable testament to family devotion, tireless responsibility to children and enduring love.

Credits:
An Aronson Films Production
Produced and Directed by Josh Aronson

To purchase this film email
AronsonFilms@aol.com

Beautiful Daughters

Beautiful Daughters is a film about the first all transgender production of Eve Ensler’s THE VAGINA MONOLOGUES. This is the first gathering of the best and brightest of the transsexual community coming together to present a powerful message to change stereotypic views of transsexuals. This film embraces and totally accepts these women. Outrageous, deeply painful, deliciously funny - they tell their stories and we fall in love with them. Beautiful Daughters puts a complex, vulnerable and totally human face on these ladies. We see that they are a part of the fabric of our society and the film inspires acceptance, compassion and inclusion for them.

Credits:
Directed and Produced by Josh Aronson and Ariel Orr Jordan
Photography by Josh Aronson
Edited by Kate Kirson

BEAUTIFUL DAUGHTERS premieres at 9PM February 11th on LOGO TV.
Thereafter watch for schedule on LOGO.
To purchase a vhs or dvd contact us at aronsonfilms@aol.com

Bullrider

BULLRIDER takes you close in to the remarkable unknown world of professional bullriding. It's the story of 3 of the world’s top riders vying for the 2004 World Championship and the million dollar prize. The aging 2-time world champion, super-star Adriano Moraes, has a widening lead throughout the season but, despite injuries, broken bones and constant pain, Justin McBride and Mike Lee fight their way back to a neck and neck poignant ending at the finish in the Las Vegas finals. These are modern day gladiators competing in the most dangerous sport on earth. A story of endurance through pain, human sacrifice and accomplishment, BULLRIDER also tells a story of America today, a generation away from the warm fuzzy myths of the American West.

Credits
Directed by Josh Aronson
Produced by Bill Cheeseman and Maureen Holmes
Edited by Kate Hirson


http://www.Bullridermovie.com/

Kenny Vance and the Planotones, from "Feelin’ No Pain"

Feelin' No Pain

A feature documentary about Kenny Vance, a famous singer from the 60's, who ignored all advice and founded a Doo Wop band at 50. This is the story of Kenny Vance and the Planotones and the middle aged guys who are re-living their teen dream singing oldies to the cheers of audiences across America.

Winner - Best Documentary NY Visionquest Film Festival