“All Happy Families,” written and directed by Haroula Rose, is a compelling portrait of family dysfunction, starring Josh Radnor, Becky Ann Baker, Rob Huebel, Chandra Russell, John Ashton, Ivy O’Brien, Antoine McKay, David Pasquesi, Colleen Camp, and Rodney Crowell. The film follows two competitive brothers and their parents as they reunite in their childhood home for a weekend filled with secrets and unresolved tensions. Produced by Michael Shannon, it will be in theaters on September 20th and available on demand and digital on October 18th.
ALL HAPPY FAMILIES will also be the opening night film for the SOHO International Film Festival NYC (SohoFilmFest) on September 17th.
Haroula Rose is a talented director, writer, producer, and musician. She made her mark in the film world with her debut feature, “Once Upon a River,” which premiered to critical acclaim at various international festivals. The film went on to win multiple awards and earned her a spot on the Chicago Film Critics’ “Best Breakthrough Filmmakers” list. Rose has directed and produced several short films, music videos, and the pilot episode for the series “Lost & Found” for Disney TV Animation. Her documentary work includes the films “All Happy Families” and “One Armed Man.”
In addition to her work in film, Rose is an accomplished musician. She has released several albums and EPs, with her music featured in TV shows and films. Her songwriting reflects her unique blend of folk, pop, and indie influences, and she has performed both nationally and internationally. Rose’s creative talents extend across multiple mediums, allowing her to connect with audiences through both her visual storytelling and her music.
The Electoral College process, though unfamiliar to many, is crucial in determining the actual winner of a U.S. presidential election, with just 538 electors casting the deciding votes. This process, which allows a runner-up to ascend to the presidency, has sparked debate since its inception. Despite the perception of partisanship, reforming or abolishing the Electoral College has received bipartisan support, with over 700 reform proposals introduced in Congress over the years.
In “One Person, One Vote?” director Maximina Juson, a Filipina-American immigrant, explores the deep-seated complexities of the Electoral College. Her journey into understanding this institution revealed a shocking information gap around the system that elects the president. Through this film, Juson aims to spark informed dialogue, tracing America’s history through the lens of immigrants like James Wilson, a Scottish-born Founding Father. Juson invites all Americans to see themselves reflected in the country’s electoral system and to become more civically engaged in shaping the future of their democracy.
Maximina Juson is founder of HUMovies, a film and video production company in Los Angeles. In addition to directing and producing “One Person, One Vote?,” Juson was a Consulting Producer for “Mama Bears” which premiered at SXSW 2022 and was nominated for the Grand Jury prize for Best Documentary Feature. She was producer for 2020 doc feature “Harlem Rising” and a 2021 National Endowment for the Humanities grant recipient.
“One Person, One Vote?” is a featured Film at the Port Jefferson Documentary Series on September 12th.
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