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Deceptive Vows Short Film

Locked up for killing her abusive husband, Patricia has no patience for mandatory group therapy, pity, or anyone asking her to relive the nightmare that put her behind bars. But inside a women’s prison, among survivors carrying their own scars, her rage begins to crack, and the truth bleeds through. What began as a fast, dangerous romance with a charming man named Andrew became a suffocating trap of control, fear, and brutality. As the past closes in, Patricia is forced to confront the path that led her from love to survival, and from survival to prison. Raw, unflinching, and emotionally bruising, this is a story about abuse, trauma, and what’s left of a person after they’ve fought like hell to stay alive.

  • Gary Tavares
    Writer
    Predator in the Clubhouse: The Boston Red Sox Child Molestation Story
  • Gary Tavares
    Director
  • Sonja Stewart
    Director
  • Gary Tavares
    Producer
  • Dominique Hagler
    Key Cast
    "Patricia"
  • Damien Michael-Chase
    Key Cast
    "Andre"
  • Gary Tavares
    Key Cast
    "Charles"
  • Chastity Wright
    Key Cast
    "Donna"
  • Tina Nixon
    Key Cast
    "Vanessa"
  • aminu anjirlic
    Key Cast
    "Yvette"
  • akeim sears
    Key Cast
    "Dr. Morgan"
  • Project Type:
    Short
  • Runtime:
    5 minutes 51 seconds
  • Completion Date:
    June 16, 2018
  • Production Budget:
    1,300 USD
  • Country of Origin:
    United States
  • Country of Filming:
    United States
  • Language:
    English
  • Film Color:
    Color
  • First-time Filmmaker:
    Yes
  • Student Project:
    No
  • Black Film Fest ATL (BFF-ATL)
    Atlanta
    United States
    October 18, 2024
    Official Selection
  • Up Next Film Festival
    Atlanta
    United States
    September 10, 2021
    Best Male Performance
  • New Birth Int Film Festival
    Atlanta
    United States
    October 16, 2019
    Finalist
  • Austin Micro Film Festival
    Austin, TX.
    United States
    September 15, 2019
    Official Selection
  • Flixze Film Festival
    Panama City Beach, Fl
    United States
    June 1, 2019
    Award Winner
  • Miami Independent Film Festival
    Miami Beach, Fl
    United States
    February 28, 2019
    Official Selection
  • Georgia Shorts Film Festival
    Atlanta
    United States
    October 13, 2018
    Official Selection
Director Biography - Gary Tavares, Sonja Stewart

I was born in Queens, New York in March 1965. I came across rough times when my five brothers and sisters and I were abandoned by both parents. I was no older than four years old. In 1993 I found out I have the gift of writing. At first it was a way to channel my energy and escape. I later decided to use this gift to educate others as well as do something positive for our communities. I Wrote, Directed and Acted in four educational plays: Justice by Force, (Gang violence-1995)“Our Streets Our Neighborhood,” (Neighbors taking back their streets-1997) “Mama it’s My Baby,” (Teenage pregnancy-1999) and “Until Death Do Us Part.” (Domestic Violence-2000 and an encore presentation in 2001)
I began writing Screenplays in 2000. I found I have the ability to write Screenplays of any genre (from action to horror/fiction or non-fiction) I have finished three full-length screenplays. I am also working on several other Screenplays. I write poetry and have three published poetry books. They are, "Inspirational and Educational Poems First Edition,"(2007) "Inspirational and Educational Poems Second Edition,"(2008) and "Motivational and Inspirational Poems." (2010) The Poetry books educationally address tough youth, community and political social issues. I have finished a powerful novel entitled, "Deceptive Vows," which deals with domestic violence. I also have written a book entitled, “Predator on the Diamond: The Boston Red Sox Youth Molestation Story,” which is based on a true story. They were published by Tavares Entertainment, LLC. I have been a Youth Motivational Speaker since 2004. I speak with youth from grades four to twelve. I have established my own business in the Atlanta Georgia area. I am CEO and Founder of Tavares Entertainment, LLC. (founded 2005)

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