Oscar Spotlight: Cyrus Neshvad on the Journey From The Red Suitcase to I Will Be Alright

From The Red Suitcase to I Will Be Alright, the Oscar-nominated filmmaker continues to explore freedom, identity and the human connections that can transcend borders Academy Award-nominated filmmaker Cyrus Neshvad returns to the Oscar conversation with I Will Be Alright, a deeply human drama about a 16-year-old Iranian refugee facing the possibility of deportation to the country she fled. The film has qualified for consideration at the 99th Academy Awards after winning Best of … Continue reading Oscar Spotlight: Cyrus Neshvad on the Journey From The Red Suitcase to I Will Be Alright

OSCAR SHORT THE DEPORTATION OF A MODEL CITIZEN: A Tragedy of Life

A film review by Jamie Richardson When I read the title, I felt a tightening of my chest and knots in my stomach; however, a film that speaks for the unspoken, that puts facts into film and portrays them with such depth, belief and emotion, evokes a rising and a following that any person irrespective of status or background can voice their support by simply … Continue reading OSCAR SHORT THE DEPORTATION OF A MODEL CITIZEN: A Tragedy of Life