Experiencing Interruptions?

Roots

Confusion disconnects us from identity. This experimental work is a reflection of experiences with victims of Alzheimer's disease.

  • James Abrams
    Director
    Sentinel (2018)
  • Dan LaTourette
    Producer
  • Kevin Cosgrove
    Producer
  • Emma Firulli
    Director of Photography
  • Clancy Morgan
    Director of Photography
  • Jacob Mallin
    Director of Photography
    Sentinel (2018)
  • Aaron Tran
    Director of Photography
  • Aisyah Zulkarnain
    Composer
    Sentinel (2018), Dear Darkening Ground (2016)
  • Project Type:
    Experimental, Short, Student
  • Runtime:
    6 minutes 48 seconds
  • Completion Date:
    May 19, 2016
  • Production Budget:
    300 USD
  • Country of Origin:
    United States
  • Country of Filming:
    United States
  • Language:
    English
  • Shooting Format:
    Digital
  • Aspect Ratio:
    16:9
  • Film Color:
    Color
  • First-time Filmmaker:
    No
  • Student Project:
    Yes
Director Biography - James Abrams

James is a 2018 graduate of the Rochester Institute of Technology's School of Film and Animation in New York. Having worked on many independent sets, James has extensive experience as a producer, director, writer, and editor.

James is dedicated to telling stories about all different kinds of people from all different kinds of places. Born in Manhattan, he currently resides just outside the city in Rockland county.

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Director Statement

When making this project, my grandfather was suffering from Alzheimer's, which would later take his life the following year. Memory has always been an integral part of my storytelling, and watching my grandfather lose his mind deeply affected me.
This personal project reflects upon the devastating effects Alzheimer's has through an exploration of our perception of time, technology, and aboriginal symbolism.