Our in-depth Chattanooga Film Festival coverage continues as Nathan and Eric are joined by Ted Schaefer (director/co-writer), Patrick Lawler (co-writer), & Annie Parisse (actress) to discuss GIVING BIRTH TO A BUTTERFLY.  This delightfully heartwarming tale of self-discovery and self-acceptance is presented in a very grounded way that makes the characters and the story seem so genuinely relatable...and then beautifully weaves in a dash of magical realism that gives this film second-life, demanding repeated viewings to more fully appreciate all of the thematic elements at play.  GIVING BIRTH TO A BUTTERFLY was a favorite of Video Monsters at Chattanooga Film Festival 2022 and our Q&A session with Ted Schaefer, Patrick Lawler, and Gus Birney during CFF only scratched the surface of our love for this film.  So we are thrilled to be joined once again by the team from GIVING BIRTH TO A BUTTERFLY to spiral even farther along down the path of self-actualization.  So grab a bag of oranges, remember to feed the fish, and meet us on the train to nowhere (and everywhere) as we discuss GIVING BIRTH TO A BUTTERFLY with Ted, Patrick, and Annie!! 

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music for Video Monsters by Evan Simmons