Experiencing Interruptions?

"LET'S ROLL


LOG LINE
Mother and Grandmother have opposing philosophies when it comes to helping Abby, who has intractable epilepsy, accept a wheelchair she doesn't want.

Lucia Ellouise Giannini plays Abby in our film. She is 20 years old and was diagnosed with Epilepsy when she was 10. She is my grand daughter and I am thrilled to amplify her voice and get the word out about the least understood or researched of all brain disorders. There is no cure for epilepsy. The other cast members and crew expressed how grateful they were to learn more about this brain disorder. I am grateful for this experience.

SYNOPSIS
Abby has intractable epilepsy. Her mother and grandmother grapple with how to keep her safe as her seizures have escalated in severity and frequency over the past decade. Nothing has worked to control them and they have tried EVERYTHING. Abby's indomitable spirit continues to overcome what ever restrictions epilepsy throws at her. Her mother wonders about Abby's reaction to a wheelchair as she struggles with her own resistance to have Abby use one to help keep her safe in public. She thinks maybe decorating it to make it look less like a wheelchair might make it more palatable. In the middle of her attempt, Abby's grandmother chimes in to help. Too many chefs in the kitchen? The two women want the very best for Abby, but they have very different tastes and opinions about what makes something look good. Abby walks in on their squabble, horrified to see a wheelchair that in her view, no matter how "beautifully" decorated will not convince her to use it. She storms off alone, pulling away from her care giver. She falls while having a seizure and ends up in Urgent Care, again. Tune in to find out what happens.

"LET'S ROLL"
CREATED BY VANESSA GIANNINI
WRITTEN BY SANDRA CRUZE & MARIANNE DAVIS
CAST
ABBY
LUCIA ELLOUISE GIANNINI -LUCIA HAS EPILEPSY

MOTHER
MARIANNE DAVIS

GRANDMOTHER
SANDRA CRUZE

ABBY'S CAREGIVER
MONICA BETANZOS

DOCTOR
WILLIAN WARREN

ATOM THE DOG
ATOM THIS SWEET BOY IS REALLY BLIND

CREW

DIRECTOR
SANDRA CRUZE

AD
MARIANNE DAVIS

CINEMATOGRAPHER
PABLO LAGO DANTAS

FIRST AC & GAFFER
JACOB AYALA

GAFFER
JACOB AYALA

SOUND ENGINEER
CHRIS GUBBS

EDITOR
PABLO LAGO DANTAS

SET DECORATOR
MARIANNE DAVIS

EPILEPSY CONSULTANT
VANESSA GIANNINI

CATERING--HOMEMADE LOVE
VANESSA GIANNINI

LUCIA'S CAREGIVER
MONICA BETANZOS

MUSIC
"I'M STRONGER THAN YOU THINK"
LYRICS
SANDRA CRUZE

ARRANGED & COMPOSED
MIA CAMPAGNA & RAUL FERRANDO

"I HOPE IT GOES AWAY"
LYRICS
SANDRA CRUZE

ARRANGED & COMPOSED
MIA CAMPAGNA & RAUL FERRANDO

THIS FILM WAS MADE FOR
EASTERSEALS DISABILITY FILM CHALLENGE
APRIL 2024

Lucia Ellouise Giannini
@Lucia__Karizma
LuckyGNotFound tiktok.com

Marianne Davis
X @phoenixinflux
instagram @Mariannes_Island
Facebook https://www.facebook.com/marianne.davis.

Vanessa Giannini
Instagram @apechik

William Warren
@Williamlovellewarren

Sandra Cruze
@Sandra_L_Cruze
Facebook Sandra Cruze

Jacob Ayala
@Studios_9_1_8

Pablo Lago Dantas
@pablo.algo

  • Sandra Cruze
    Director
  • Sandra Cruze
    Writer
  • Marianne Davis
    Writer
  • Sandra Cruze
    Producer
  • Marianne Davis
    Key Cast
    "Mother"
  • Lucia Ellouise Giannini
    Key Cast
    "Abby"
  • Sandra Cruze
    Key Cast
    "Grandmother"
  • Monica Betanzos
    Key Cast
    "Caregiver"
  • Willian Warren
    Key Cast
    "Doctor"
    Sandra
  • Project Type:
    Short
  • Runtime:
    5 minutes 26 seconds
  • Completion Date:
    April 5, 2024
  • Production Budget:
    0 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:
    No
  • Digital Cinema Package:
    Unavailable
Distribution Information
  • Easterseals
    Distributor
    Country: United States
Director Biography - Sandra Cruze

I am a writer and and actor. This film is my directorial debut. Perfect, as it is about a subject very close to my heart. My grand daughter Lucia Giannini who is in this film has Epilepsy. There is no cure. I want to shout that from roof tops and mountain tops. I want as many people to see, hear, learn and get involved as possible in finding a cure. For our nation to understanding what the disability community and their families go through on a daily basis. People with disabilities must be seen, heard, included and valued. I hope this film in some small way will help do that.

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Director Statement

I make films about dangerous women and women in danger and work to bring attention to people who are most often over looked. Women in general and people with disabilites in particular. We are a big beautiful ecosystem. I intend to show that in both my writing and my films. Shining a light on people who find themselves in situations to be brave when they don't want to be but find the courage to do it non-the-less.