Private Project

Silver Linings

This short documentary tells the story of how the gym Mass MVMNT in Hingham, Massachusetts came to be. Told by founder and owner Mike Monarch, the film covers topics such as fatherhood, health, and mentorship.

  • Angie Teig
    Creator
    A Letter to America, Life is Karate and Karate is Life
  • Angie Teig
    Camera Operator
    A Letter to America, Life is Karate and Karate is Life
  • Angie Teig
    Video Editor
    A Letter to America, Life is Karate and Karate is Life
  • Angie Teig
    Audio Engineering
    A Letter to America, Life is Karate and Karate is Life
  • Alex Avram "bootleg"
    Soundtrack Composer
  • Elena Monarch
    Archival Photos and Videos
  • Nancy Monarch
    Archival Photos and Videos
  • Michael Monarch
    Archival Photos and Videos
  • Christopher Gaines
    Equipment Provided By
  • Mary-Catherine Raftery Negredo
    Equipment Provided By
  • Michael Monarch
    Cast
  • Olivia Monarch
    Cast
  • Morgan Kelley
    Cast
  • Anthony Pickering
    Cast
  • John Canuto
    Cast
  • Michael Farina
    Cast
  • Chloe Meyer
    Cast
  • Patrick Hanley-Powlison
    Cast
  • Greg Bigelow
    Cast
  • Tim Smits
    Cast
  • Laney Morse
    Cast
  • Elena Monarch
    Cast
  • Samantha Kizner
    Cast
  • Nicci Emery
    Cast
  • Becky Franco
    Cast
  • Cynthia MacLachlan
    Cast
  • Sarah Feinberg
    Cast
  • Michelle O'Rourke
    Cast
  • Maeby Monarch
    Cast
  • Angie Teig
    Cast
    A Letter to America, 1001 Nights in Zanzibar
  • Project Type:
    Documentary, Short, Student
  • Genres:
    Drama, Documentary, Short, Coming-of-age
  • Runtime:
    35 minutes 8 seconds
  • Completion Date:
    August 10, 2023
  • Country of Origin:
    United States
  • Country of Filming:
    United States
  • Language:
    English
  • Shooting Format:
    Digital
  • Film Color:
    Color
  • First-time Filmmaker:
    No
  • Student Project:
    Yes - American University
Director Biography

Angie Teig created Silver Linings from ages 17 to 18 in the summer before she heads off to college. She will pursue a film major at American University. The Massachusetts teen has previously put out two short films, Life is Karate and Karate is Life and A Letter to America.

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Director Statement

Mike Monarch's story is so incredibly inspiring and I urge everyone to do yourself a favor and watch this film. He has created a genuine and welcoming space for everyone to pursue their journey through health. Mass MVMNT is more than a gym.