Amy Pauszek’s must see movies at the 2013 Heartland Film Festival

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Heartland-Amy-PauszekAmy Pauszek of Ever Film Productions is a Fishers-based movie producer. She also serves as the social media chair for Heartland Film Festival and is a member of the Truly Moving Picture Jury.

‘Life Inside Out’ – This film centers on a devoted mother of three teenage boys whose youngest son, Shane, is the family misfit. But upon discovering a forgotten guitar and playing at open-mic nights, the mother is able to connect to her son in new ways. Ultimately, her first brave steps prove to be the catalyst for changing not only her life, but her son’s, in unpredictable ways.

‘The Crash Reel’ – Snowboarder Kevin Peace’s dreams of Olympic gold were sidelined when he suffered a traumatic brain injury that left him in a coma. His tight-knit family rallied around him, refusing to let him die. Their bonds were further tested when Kevin not only awoke, but wanted to return to his old competitive life.

‘No Ordinary Hero: The SuperDeafy Movie’ – Tony Kane plays a superhero on TV, but in real life he’s just another guy who happens to be deaf, with hopes and dreams that always seem to elude him. Eight-year-old Jacob Lang, also deaf, is having a hard time in school, where he is torn between what his father thinks is “normal” and an education using sign language promoted by his mother. When Tony and Jacob’s paths cross, they inspire belief in each other and in themselves.

‘Medora’ – The tiny Indiana town of Medora, located south of Brown County and west of Seymour has been hit hard by globalization. Factories are gone, the streets are filled with poverty and its struggling to keep its high school – the last bastion of local pride. The Medora Hornets boys basketball team were riding an epic losing streak in 2011, and the team’s struggle to compete bears resonates eerily with the town’s fight for survival. The team’s underdog story creates an in-depth, deeply personal look at small-town life.

‘Angels Sing’ – Michael Walker was a child who wished every day could be Christmas. That was until a tragic accident crushed his holiday spirit. Thirty years later, Michael still can’t muster any joy for Christmas, despite encouragement from his playful wife and well-meaning parents. The film features appearances by Harry Connick Jr., Lyle Lovett, Willie Nelson and Kris Kristofferson.

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