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A compelling collection exploring intimate perspectives and the power of rising through our own stories.
Serving a life sentence for murder, Joe Garcia finds unexpected refuge in Taylor Swift's lyrics - and the memory of a woman he hasn't seen in 21 years. When an essay he writes about love and music goes viral, it cracks open the past and rekindles a connection, opening the door to a life and love he thought were lost forever.
Public Contact
Paul Moakley
paul_moakley@newyorker.com
- Year2026
- Runtime19 minutes
- LanguageEnglish
- CountryUnited States
- PremiereMidwest Premiere
- GenreArts/Culture, Asian/Asian American Cinema
- Content WarningMature Themes
- Social Media
- DirectorJon Kasbe
- ScreenwriterJoe Garcia
- ProducerJon Kasbe, Zoe Rogovin
- Executive ProducerChris Smith
- CastJoe Gracia, Ambere St. Dennis
- CinematographerJon Kasbe
- EditorJeff Gilbert
- ComposerNathan Halpern
A compelling collection exploring intimate perspectives and the power of rising through our own stories.
Serving a life sentence for murder, Joe Garcia finds unexpected refuge in Taylor Swift's lyrics - and the memory of a woman he hasn't seen in 21 years. When an essay he writes about love and music goes viral, it cracks open the past and rekindles a connection, opening the door to a life and love he thought were lost forever.
Public Contact
Paul Moakley
paul_moakley@newyorker.com
- Year2026
- Runtime19 minutes
- LanguageEnglish
- CountryUnited States
- PremiereMidwest Premiere
- GenreArts/Culture, Asian/Asian American Cinema
- Content WarningMature Themes
- Social Media
- DirectorJon Kasbe
- ScreenwriterJoe Garcia
- ProducerJon Kasbe, Zoe Rogovin
- Executive ProducerChris Smith
- CastJoe Gracia, Ambere St. Dennis
- CinematographerJon Kasbe
- EditorJeff Gilbert
- ComposerNathan Halpern



