Prodigal Sons
"Don't give them what you think they want. Give them what they never thought was possible." — Orson Welles

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Gigi Nashville

Gigi Nashville Hi Kimberly, Count me as a fan. You & I met at the NASHVILLE FILM FESTIVAL mixer @the Treehouse. Love your film, admire your courage, & can't wait to see what's next! You're an inspiration to those of us who have a story to tell & just need a nudge of encouragement to take us to the next level of what's possible on the other side of film completion.
I have a lot of theories about mental illness,but suffice to say, DIET plays a huge role in controlling the negative aspects of it. If only people would submit to allergy testing, & then adhere to a diet that honors the allergies, positive results would be realized.
Additionally, my belief is that Western medicine, and all its trappings, only contribute to worsening the condition by prescribing ridiculous pharmaceuticals. The answer is in Eastern philosophical approaches. Also, if one does not follow their bliss in life & succumbs to the materialistic and/or corporate junk, they may be headed for a schizophrenic crackup!

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Joe Hege

Joe Hege I attended a screening on this film as part of the Framline 33 Film Festival here in San Francisco. I want to personally thank you, Kimberly Reed, for making this film. I am currently studying Occupational Therapy here in California and I am very interested in making Mental Health my specialty in the field. I had the experience last summer of observing a group of men and women who had traumatic brain injuries. What I observed in your film with your brother were behaviors that I had only read about. The segments where your brother became physically violent towards you brought to reality what families face dealing with someone with a mental illness and TBI. I can understand that the resources that were available to you and your family were not many. I do believe as an OT working in Mental Health that I can help families like yours handle the challenges that come up. Your mother is a very strong woman. All I can say is I will SPREAD THE WORD about the film. Everyone should see it.

Wed at 5:57pm · Report
Meryn

Meryn Hi, I just became a fan, and I haven't even seen the film yet! I just discovered I missed its Vancouver screening by a few days. damn! I really look forward to seeing this film, as a sibling; as a documentary-lover; as a transsexual.

Looking forward to it coming out on DVD, but can hardly complain that it's not -- lots of lots of screenings going on, which is terrific. Congratulations, Kimberly!

June 27 at 2:31pm · Report
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PRODIGAL SONS @ Tel Aviv Int'l LGBT Film Festival on 6/26
Join us for the screening of PRODIGAL SONS at the 4th Tel Aviv Int'l LGBT Film Festival. Filmmaker Kimberly Reed dives headfirst into an unflinching portrait of her family th...
Host:Prodigal Sons
Time:4:00PM Friday, June 26th
Location:Cinema 2
June 26 at 7:18pm
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PRODIGAL SONS @ Philly QFest on 7/17
Join us for the second screening of PRODIGAL SONS at Philly QFest 2009. Filmmaker Kimberly Reed dives headfirst into an unflinching portrait of her family that is absolutely ...
Host:Prodigal Sons
Time:5:00AM Friday, July 17th
Location:Ritz East 2
June 26 at 7:10pm · RSVP to this event
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Prodigal Sons

PRODIGAL SONS @ Philly QFest on 7/10
Join us for the first screening of PRODIGAL SONS at Philly QFest 2009. Filmmaker Kimberly Reed dives headfirst into an unflinching portrait of her family that is absolutely e...
Host:Prodigal Sons
Time:9:15PM Friday, July 10th
Location:Ritz East 2
June 26 at 7:07pm · RSVP to this event
Daniel Teixeira-Gomes

Daniel Teixeira-Gomes Incredible film. Wonderful work Kim, and congrats on getting it shown at the Castro. Quite the honor, and well deserved.

June 26 at 3:29pm · Report
Amber Patterson Tillery

Amber Patterson Tillery Kim, Thank you so much for sharing your family's story. This was a fantastic film on so many levels. I am so thouroughly impressed with your family for sticking together through so many trials. I had an opportunity to speak with your mother after the show. What an amazing woman. Every mother should strive to be as honest and accepting as she is. Claire deserves many Kudos as well, for accepting your family and committing to support them (I married into a family with mental illness as well and it is not easy) and for staying by your side through this entire process. The creation of this film and all of your time and energy spent had to have been a stress on your relationship. She is very dedicated to you and you are lucky to have her. Of course you are unbelievable too. To become your family's anchor in the midst of your own identity struggle tells a lot about the dedication and love for your family and the strength you have. I wish you the best of luck with this film. Thank you again.

June 26 at 11:19am · Report
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Prodigal Sons at 11:37am June 29
thanks for your beautiful words, amber!
Susan Peck

Susan Peck Dear Kim, I was so honored to see your film and so glad Dominic invited me. You are an exceptionally brave woman. Your mother, brother, Claire and of course Marc are also. What an amazing family throughout it all. If someone had written this script no one would have believed it. It is astonishing that you all lived it and are still living it. There are images and moments that will stay with me for a long time to come. Wishing all the best with all of your future screenings and all the accolades to come.

June 26 at 8:12am · Report
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Prodigal Sons at 11:36am June 29
thanks so much, susan! sorry we couldn't talk more, but it was nice to meet you. maybe next trip. ciao/k
Sawyer Steele

Sawyer Steele Thank you. My partner, friends and I have not stopped talking about this film for a hundred reasons. I'm a transguy and a filmmaker, and thank you thank you for making a film that tells the trans narrative in a brilliant hilarious way....without making the film about the trans narrative. This film is revolutionary in so many ways.

June 25 at 1:43pm · Report
Geri Smessaert

Geri Smessaert Hi,
Saw the film last night @ the Castro. What an amazing film, extremely touching for me. Although our stories aren't quite the same, there are some similarities. Thank you so much Kim & all those involved w/making the film. I would love to get a copy of Prodigal Son's for friends & family to see; is there anywhere I could purchase a copy?
Thanks again & good luck w/your next film (olympian w/xy chromosomes).

June 25 at 10:29am · Report
Elisabeth Watson

Elisabeth Watson What an amazing film, and what an amazing evening. Thank you Kim, for bringing the story of a family, your family, your individual struggle to be the best you can be, and your ability to love each other in the process to the screen. I am moved and proud to be your friend.

I'm also impressed as hell that you got this done. You rock.

June 25 at 12:19am · Report
Dennis Connors

Dennis Connors I watched about 25 films at Silverdocs. A friend said I can't leave until I see this film, so I did on Sunday morning, alas, on a computer. My last film at the festival, and it brought out the most tears. I think it was the power of the story telling that did it for me. Bravo.

June 22 at 7:04pm · Report
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Prodigal Sons We'll be screening in San Francisco on Wednesday 6/24: Frameline festival, Castro Theater, 7:30pm. Followed by Q&A with director Kimberly Reed and members of the family.

June 22 at 7:18am
Laura
Laura at 4:21pm June 25
this film is AMAZING! Run, don't walk, to go see it! Such an inspiration film! I'm still thinking about it.
Ellen
Ellen at 10:55am June 27
kim, i went to the screening this last wednesday and loved the film. thanks for making it and i wish you all the best.
Marta Tanenhaus

Marta Tanenhaus Kimberly,

I saw you movie last night at the AFI film festival in Silver Spring, MD. Not just the movie, but you, are moral standouts and help me see how best to live life. Thanks for answering my question last night about your Dad’s relationship with Mark. Here is my thumbnail critique:

While Prodigal Sons is extraordinary on a host of different levels -- all of which capture one’s heart, mind and soul – its most transcendent element the searing, yet kind and simple, ethics and personality of its filmmaker, Kimberly McKerrow Reed. Pursuing the circuitous and surprising path toward improving relations with her estranged and troubled brother, Ms. Reed’s sense of love for herself and others, unyielding moral compass and quiet firm compassion give us all a glimpse of true humanity. To aptly quote from the Bible, Ms. Reed is a “woman of valor”.

Please make more movies………..

Marta Tanenhaus

June 21 at 6:38pm · Report
Prodigal Sons

Prodigal Sons PRODIGAL SONS screening this Thursday 6/18 near DC:
SILVERDOCS, June 18, 2009, 1:15 pm
Round House Theatre, 8641 Colesville Rd, Silver Spring, MD

PRODIGAL SONS @ SILVERDOCS on 6/18
Location:Round House Theatre
Time:1:15PM Thursday, June 18th
June 15 at 8:19am
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Cassandra
Cassandra at 8:49am June 19
Your movie is very powerful, painfully sad at times, personally inspiring, and sometimes funny. It was great to be with you and gail jason pam
Evan
Evan at 12:18pm June 19
So great to see you Kim and catch up a little. Will definitely see you in NY soon. Wow what a movie, so powerful and engaging and I will make sure to pass the link around on FB, etc. and spread the word. See you soon.
Angela Ryckman Schubert

Angela Ryckman Schubert Kim, my name is Angela and I am doctoral student in Missouri. I am very interested in learning about your life as a transgendered person. I have been trying to find your film to purchase but haven't had much luck. Where might I buy your film?

June 8 at 11:55am · Report
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Prodigal Sons at 4:39pm June 9
hi angela -- so glad you're interested in the film. sounds like an interesting use!
if you send an email to info@prodigalsonsfilm.com we'll hook you up with a DVD.
cheers,
kim
Dan Ritter

Dan Ritter Kim, I wish I could have been in Kalispell when you were here. We will be having a private screening with kim Crowley (and others) at the lake. My best to you, always.

June 4 at 7:16pm · Report
Kathy Hipple

Kathy Hipple Kim, I'm so proud of you for pushing this project to completion. I will be there on Saturday.

June 4 at 4:10pm · Report
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Prodigal Sons at 4:38pm June 9
so great to see you at the screening! xoxoxo/k
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PRODIGAL SONS @ Outfest 2009 on 7/18
A sibling rivalry between a man and a woman... and Orson Welles
Join us for the second screening of PRODIGAL SONS at Outfest 2009. Filmmaker Kimberly Reed dives headfirst into an unflinching portrait of her family that is absolutely engro...
Host:Prodigal Sons
Time:1:00PM Saturday, July 18th
Location:REDCAT theater, Los Angeles
June 4 at 12:12pm · RSVP to this event
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PRODIGAL SONS @ Outfest on 7/11
Join us for the first screening of PRODIGAL SONS at Outfest 2009. Filmmaker Kimberly Reed dives headfirst into an unflinching portrait of her family that is absolutely engros...
Host:Prodigal Sons
Time:7:15PM Saturday, July 11th
Location:FAIRFAX 1, Los Angeles
June 4 at 12:09pm · RSVP to this event
Leslie Goff

Leslie Goff Will the film be on San Diego screens in 2009?

June 3 at 8:27am · Report
Ann L. Hanson

Ann L. Hanson Hope to be in Helena when this is shown.

June 1 at 10:33am · Report
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Prodigal Sons Seattle friends: PRODIGAL SONS will be at the Seattle Int'l Film Fest Wed June 3 @ 9:30 pm, (* Q&A with director Kimberly Reed) and Sat June 6 @ 11:00 am. Both screenings at Pacific Place Cinemas 11.

June 1 at 9:58am
Nathan Garrett

Nathan Garrett See you at SVA. I can't wait to finally see the film!

May 28 at 7:41am · Report
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Prodigal Sons at 11:41am May 31
Yay! so glad you can make it!
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Prodigal Sons at 5:48pm June 5
party afterward across the street at the "Logo Lounge!"
S.K. Thoth

S.K. Thoth I enjoyed the film tonight. Thanks. It reminds me that most feature films are now animations. Your film is real, about real beings learning how to live fully.
Blessings.

May 27 at 9:36pm · Report
Jorge S. Arango

Jorge S. Arango Your film is a miracle. I can't stop thinking about it and the many, many issues it covers. Bravo! And again, as I told you at the Jacob Burns Center, you and your family have amazing courage. You are an inspiration.

May 27 at 7:28pm · Report
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Prodigal Sons at 11:40am May 31
Thanks Jorge!
Angela

Angela Seen the movie this evening at De Balie, Amsterdam.
A very intense film, worthwhile to see for everyone.
Nice chatting..

May 24 at 3:37pm · Report
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Prodigal Sons at 8:43am June 1
really loved talking to the two of you. thanks for the kind words about the film!
Gigi Talbott

Gigi Talbott kimmy- when is this going to be playing in the la area? xo g

May 12 at 10:08am · Report
Prodigal Sons
Prodigal Sons at 8:07am May 27
hey doll! we'll be at Outfest, so stay tuned. hope i get a chance to see you!
Gigi
Gigi at 3:30pm May 27
yippee kai yaaay! i'll be there with bells on!
Prodigal Sons
Prodigal Sons at 5:49pm June 5
here's the outfest info:
PRODIGAL SONS at Outfest 2009:
July 11 (Sat) 7:15 pm - Fairfax 1
July 18 (Sat) 1:00 pm - REDCAT
http://www.outfest.org/tixSYS/2009/filmguide/films/2783
Shirley Sprenger Lange

Shirley Sprenger Lange I want to buy a DVD - how and where? Marc's parents were my close friends in Tacoma, WA......and I went to Spokane to see Marc a few years back right after his bio-mother died.

May 8 at 8:32am · Report
Christine Marie Sabin

Christine Marie Sabin Is there a trailer available? I would love to show this on our community college campus but I haven't been able to find a trailer to share with my colleagues.

May 6 at 1:09pm · Report