World Premiere
The Box
2020 Official Selection: Shorts
Short | United States | 15 MINUTES | EnglishNew York, Animation, Documentary
A documentary hybrid about solitary confinement, following three people who have spent a combined nine years in solitary, one of whom co-directed the film.
Playing in: Live and Learn
Cast & Credits
Directed by
James Burns and Shal Ngo
James Burns is an award-winning director and producer whose approach to storytelling is both character-driven and conceptual. Shal Ngo is a Vietnamese-American filmmaker who has trouble defining himself in two sentences. He writes and directs science fiction, stop-motion animation, and documentary films.
Director
James Burns, Shal Ngo
Producer
Chris Wilson, Jake Ewald, Gabriela Dematteis
Screenwriter
James Burns, Shal Ngo
Cinematographer
Scott Siracusano, Josh Kraszewski
Editor
Stacy Kim
Composer
Jay Wadley
Cast
Jack DiFalco, Alana Barrett-Adkins, Daniel Danielson, James Burns, Pamela Winn, Five Mualimm-ak
* Rush Tickets available at venue except for
Beacon Theatre
Beacon Theatre
Rush will be offered when advanced tickets for a screening or event are no longer available at venues
other than Beacon Theatre.
The Rush system functions as a standby line that will form at the venue approximately one hour prior to scheduled start time. Admittance is based on availability and will begin roughly 10 minutes prior to program start time. Rush Tickets are the same price as advance tickets and are payable upon entry.
The Rush system functions as a standby line that will form at the venue approximately one hour prior to scheduled start time. Admittance is based on availability and will begin roughly 10 minutes prior to program start time. Rush Tickets are the same price as advance tickets and are payable upon entry.
