About this episode

The episode features director Jay Silverman discussing his film YALE, which premieres at Dances With Films.

Last week was all about Tribeca Film Festival and some wonderful animated short films that had their premieres there. This week it’s all about Dances With Films, which starts this week on June 18 and runs through June 28 at the TCL Chinese Theatre complex in Hollywood. And there are some great films for you to look forward to seeing, starting with the opening night film - the world premiere of YALE from director JAY SILVERMAN. I love this film! YALE is based on a true story about screenwriter Van Billet’s maternal grandfather. When he first learned about his family lore as a young teen, he couldn’t believe it was true and knew he had to write about it. YALE is directed by Jay Silverman and written by Van Billet and stars Kevin Dunn, Caitlin McGee, Kathleen Gati, Rachael Harris, Dominic Leeder, Nene Nwoko, and Benjamin Mackey. Abandoned by her beloved father, Yale Parker, when she was nine, Mackenzie (MAC) Mitchell’s adult life has been consumed with alcohol and run-ins with the law, causing a deep rift with her son, Ryan, 12. When Ryan needs an emergency kidney transplant, his only chance at survival might be the last person Mac wants to ask for help — her father, whom she hasn’t…

People in this episode

Guest: JAY SILVERMAN

Topics covered

• film festival
• animated short films
• world premiere
• true story
• family drama
• road trip

Keywords

• YALE
• Jay Silverman
• Dances With Films
• Tribeca Film Festival
• family drama
• road trip
• film premiere

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Tribeca Film Festival, Dances With Films

Books & works: YALE

Places: TCL Chinese Theatre

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