Interview with the Real Family Starring in Sundance 2024 Gem "Ghostlight": Exploring the Power of Storytelling and Healing through Theater
Feb 07 2024
Ghostlight, a captivating indie film, made a splash at the 2024 Sundance Film Festival with its exceptional performances. Directed by Alex Thompson and Kelly O'Sullivan, the movie stars Keith Kupferer as Dan, a construction worker grappling with a personal tragedy. What sets this film apart is that Kupferer's real-life family, including his wife Tara Mallen and their daughter Katherine Mallen Kupferer, portray the roles of Dan's wife and daughter in the film. Ghostlight delves into Dan's journey of finding solace and healing through his involvement with a local theater company's production of Romeo and Juliet. The film delves into the profound impact of storytelling and draws parallels between real life and the drama unfolding on stage. In this Collider interview, the filmmakers and the Kupferer-Mallen family delve into their experience creating Ghostlight and the remarkable performances delivered by their family members.

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