Synopsis
The Sweet Taste of Freedom is the story of Errol Cornwall, a man who has existed on both sides of the law. He has done battle with the dual forces of both rage and fear most of his life. He now finds himself in a rusting America faced with what he believes to be his last days of freedom. Having missed so many of the essential moments in life Errol realizes he has a handful of hours to try to redeem himself in the eyes and hearts of his daughter and sister, the two people who despite all odds still love him.
Director’s Note
There is one essential element that I believe is at the core of every fine film and that is when the characters struggle with the contradictions inside themselves. No one in this life is either all 'good' or all 'bad'. We watch the competing forces within characters with self-identifying fascination. Those contradictions not only drive the drama and structure of the film they also make the characters inherently compelling and salient.
Matthew Penn is an Emmy nominated director who lives in both New York City and Massachusetts…
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John Bedford Lloyd
As Errol
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Johanna Day
As Sharon
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Kate Eastman
As Rachel
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Patrick Murney
As Gino
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JoAnna Rhinehart
As Corrine
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Mara Davi
As Cathy
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Chris Tucci
As Officer Dyer
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Creatives
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Writer
Mark Malone began his career as a playwright in the theater in New York City. He then wrote two feature films, Dead of Winter with Mary Steenburgen…
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Producer
Saskia Rifkin, is a director and producer. She has over twenty years of experience crafting independent film, television, and contemporary art…..
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Editor
Susan Beth Ades has edited numerous award-winning documentary and narrative films over the past 15 years. including For The Next 7 Generations (2009) produced and directed by Emmy winners…
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Director of Photography
Richard Sands is a film technician whose roots are in theater and cinema production. He has had the honor to work with Francis Ford Coppola, Steven Spielberg and Doug Trumbull…
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Production Designer
Robert U. Taylor is an Artist; Theatre, Architectural, Special Venue Set Designer, & Film CGI- VFX Production Designer….
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Costume Designer
Govane Lohbauer is in her 41st season with Shakespeare & Company in Lenox Mass where she is Costume Director and a principal Costume Designer…
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Composer
Alexander Sovronsky as a NYC-based actor/musician/composer, has created original music for theatrical productions all over the country….
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Casting
Pat McCorkle, CSA (McCorkle Casting Ltd.) has accumulated a prolific list of film, television, and theatre credits. Pat is passionate about finding new talent and actively involved with inclusion and diversity in the arts…
Production Crew
1ST Assistant Director
Willy McGee
“A” 1st Assistant Camera
Karl Elchindger
“A” 2nd Assistant
Louise Bartolotta
“B” 1st Assistant Camera
Chris Scesny
Sound Mixer
Michael Ruggiero
Gaffer
Lester Beck
Key Grip
Brandon Taylor
Swing/Driver
Joe Chiofalo
Set Dresser & Prop Master
Ariana Taylor
Costume Supervisor
Victoria Loughborough
Make-up and Hair Designer
Ericka N. Hanger
Production Accountant
Jay Cannold
Sound Design
Paul Goodrich
Visual Effects
Cadence Effects
Digital Artist
Sergio Digirolamo
Grip and Lighting Equipment Provided by EASTERN EFFECTS BRUCE JONES
Cast Payroll Services Provided by CAPS PAYROLL
Sounds Insurance Provided by FILM EMPORIUM LAIRD CRINER
Picture Cars CHRISTOPHER KRUK
Vehicles provided by ENTERPRISE RENT–A–CAR
Production Manager
Mikhael Antone – D’Angelo
2ND Assistant Director
Carly Krim
Addl’ “A” 1st Assistant Camera
Louise Bartolotta
“B” Camera Operator
Karl Elchinger
Script Supervisor
Jake Diamond
Boom Operator
Bradley Macena
Best Boy
Zach Warren
Best Boy Grip
Thomas Sarvello
Location Manager
Karen Stark
Carpenter
Mike Bedard
Costume PA
Nathaniel Bokaer-Smith
Set Production Assistants
Réal Gill
Lucy Schwartz
Casting Associates
Daniella Newton
Colorist
Verne Mattson
VFX Supervisor
Craig Crawford
The producers would like to thank:
The Town of Housatonic, The Police Department and Town of Great Barrington
The Police Department and Town of Stockbridge, The Police Department and Town of Lee, Shakespeare & Company, Housatonic Railroad Company, Inc., Muse Housatonic
R.W.'s, Bill Brunell, John Sharaf, Carmen Brown, George Baer, Hans and Kate Morris, Chief Desantis, Cindy L. Bigelow, Nicholas Leveque
Special thanks: Candace Penn, Conor MacCourtney, Michael T. Mauro