We’re talking with JAN MILLER CORRAN and PATRICK LONGSTRETH in this episode of BEHIND THE LENS, making Valentine’s Day a little extra special with films that celebrate family, friends, love, and the neverending journey of life.
First, we welcome writer/director JAN MILLER CORRAN who talks about her new film ALONG CAME WANDA. Charming and filled with heart, not only does Jan showcase the talents of Cathy DeBueno and Constance Brenneman, but the beauty of Los Angeles during the pandemic lockdown with empty freeways and beautiful forested greenery and blue skies. Listening to Jan it’s easy to understand the ease and low of ALONG CAME WANDA as it mirrors her own joy.
Then director PATRICK LONGSTRETH joins us fresh off his Slamdance win with the 2022 Audience Award for Best Documentary Feature, IRON FAMILY, the story of the indefatigable Jazmine Faries, a young woman with Down’s Syndrome who lets nothing stop her or her overactive and creative imagination, as well as her undying love for Matthew McConaughey! An interesting filmmaking journey to be sure.
