Waking the Wild Colonial

Story

Synopsis

In this era of digital communication, 16-year-old Madeleine and her four eclectic friends are negotiating the emotional turbulence of teenage life in the Berkshires of Western Massachusetts by creating and posting YouTube video diaries. The diaries are a microscopic look into the contemporary landscape of adolescence; sexual confusion, dubious antics, and existential angst. Mad is the center of her single mother, Iris' struggle to parent and produce a living, as a visual artist. This pursuit often includes Mad and her friends' participation in the creation of Iris' edgy paintings. Iris is the eccentric, breezy mom every kid wants. Mad's reality is shattered when she discovers that Iris has a serious illness. Forced into adulthood, Mad grapples with these harsh circumstances as her friends rally around her. They accompany Mad on her journey, inspired by the links she uncovers to her mother's surprising past.

Director

Shannon McMahon Lichte

Writers

Merudjina Normil, Liam English, Shannon McMahon Lichte

Language

English

Release date

18 March 2018

Ensemble

Cast

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  Allison Mackie

  Pamela

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  Mark Byrne

  Tommy the hood

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  Katherine Allentuck

  Sarah Levy

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  Dennis Gagomiros

  Peter Sullivan

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  Amy Brentano

  Iris Levy

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  Jorge Marques

  Club Bouncer

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  Dawn Young

  Dr. Clay

• Conn Horgan

  Jim O'Hara

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  Noah Bailey

  Eli

• Patricia Triana

  Gallery Owner

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  Molly Murphy

  Madeline "Mad" Levy

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  Carly Yon

  Mary David