Synopsis
When a private attorney represents a Mexican gangster who beat up an elderly white man, he must battle a racist judge and his own bias to secure justice.
Our Review
Easter bunny by Bryan L. Tucker challenges viewers to confront the complexities of systemic discrimination and the true meaning of justice. With strong performances and a compelling narrative, this film offers a gripping exploration of bias and integrity in the legal system.The direction is sharp and purposeful, ensuring every scene serves the narrative’s emotional weight. Thoughtful framing emphasizes the characters’ internal struggles, while the pacing keeps viewers engaged. Though a few moments could have benefited from more subtlety, the film’s visual storytelling and strong direction make it a compelling watch.
Director Biography - Bryan L. Tucker
After winning best filmmaker in the Lucky Strike Film Festival, and with his years of experience on stage and in film, he developed a passion for storytelling. The obvious next step was writing, directing, and producing films. Still staying connected to the stage, he has worked on, directed, and produced numerous films and music videos. Known for Going Too Far.
Director Statement
Our criminal judicial system starts with the red lights and sirens of law enforcement and ends with the judge’s final order and the slamming of the gavel.
“Easter Bunny” is a commentary on our system. A system of laws and policies controlled under the auspices of the goddess Justistia. While it was conceived to be impartial and fair, it was written by people with subconscious biases and faults, and justice is meted out by imperfect individuals.
In this film, while the system is the antagonist, it is personified and embodied by the racist Judge Adams. Our protagonist, Parker Prewitt, takes on what seems to be a simple case. His own prejudices and ignorance are the obstacles he must overcome to achieve justice.
Plato’s “Allegory of the Cave” considers this question. It is not until we come out into the light of truth that we see our own ignorance. As Parker espouses, “The presumption of facts leads to a cave of ignorance which devours the light of truth.”
Parker’s journey mirrors the path we must all take to confront the injustices of our society. It is a reminder that our judicial system, flawed as it may be, has the potential to be fair and just if we are diligent in rooting out the ignorant human factor.
Credits
Bryan L. Tucker
Director
R. D. Smith
Writer
R. D. Smith
Producer
Bryan L. Tucker
Producer
Robert Déon
Producer
Paul Keany
Key Cast
"Parker Prewitt"
Chris Cooke
Key Cast
"Richard Schmidt"
David Wright
Key Cast
"Judge Adams"
AC Larkin
Key Cast
"Kreuger"
Marcus Palmer
Key Cast
"Sanchez"
Joshua Thomas
Editor
Nickolaus Trigueiro
Director of Photography
Specifications
Project Type:
Short
Runtime:
19 minutes 36 seconds
Completion Date:
May 10, 2024
Production Budget:
30,000 USD
Country of Origin:
United States
Country of Filming:
United States
Language:
English
Shooting Format:
4K Digital
Aspect Ratio:
16:9
Film Color:
Color
First-time Filmmaker:
Yes
Student Project:
No
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