Short film based on the short story by the late but great southern writer, Flannery O'Connor. Plot: Good samaritan Sheppard Dawkins takes in Rufus, a misguided youth from the street. However, strange things start to happen and Sheppard's son, Norton, becomes neglected as he holds onto the memory of his mother. Cast: Sheppard Dawkins - Bryan Trout Rufus Johnson - David Pierdomenico Norton Dawkins - Alex Beswick Officer Brown - Jim Hoeffer Officer Simmons - Brian Gorman Norton's Mother - Hannah Sherrill Filmed in April 2008 in Aston, PA, Brookhaven, PA and West Chester University. Featuring original music by Jennifer Sherrill.

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Short film based on the short story by the late but great southern writer, Flannery O'Connor. Plot: Good samaritan Sheppard Dawkins takes in Rufus, a misguided youth from the street. However, strange things start to happen and Sheppard's son, Norton, becomes neglected as he holds onto the memory of his mother. Cast: Sheppard Dawkins - Bryan Trout Rufus Johnson - David Pierdomenico Norton Dawkins - Alex Beswick Officer Brown - Jim Hoeffer Officer Simmons - Brian Gorman Norton's Mother - Hannah Sherrill Filmed in April 2008 in Aston, PA, Brookhaven, PA and West Chester University. Featuring original music by Jennifer Sherrill.

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Short film based on the short story by the late but great southern writer, Flannery O'Connor. Plot: Good samaritan Sheppard Dawkins takes in Rufus, a misguided youth from the street. However, strange things start to happen and Sheppard's son, Norton, becomes neglected as he holds onto the memory of his mother. Cast: Sheppard Dawkins - Bryan Trout Rufus Johnson - David Pierdomenico Norton Dawkins - Alex Beswick Officer Brown - Jim Hoeffer Officer Simmons - Brian Gorman Norton's Mother - Hannah Sherrill Filmed in April 2008 in Aston, PA, Brookhaven, PA and West Chester University. Featuring original music by Jennifer Sherrill.

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Short film based on the short story by the late but great southern writer, Flannery O'Connor. Plot: Good samaritan Sheppard Dawkins takes in Rufus, a misguided youth from the street. However, strange things start to happen and Sheppard's son, Norton, becomes neglected as he holds onto the memory of his mother. Cast: Sheppard Dawkins - Bryan Trout Rufus Johnson - David Pierdomenico Norton Dawkins - Alex Beswick Officer Brown - Jim Hoeffer Officer Simmons - Brian Gorman Norton's Mother - Hannah Sherrill Filmed in April 2008 in Aston, PA, Brookhaven, PA and West Chester University. Featuring original music by Jennifer Sherrill.

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Part 9 of my second feature-length film. This one focuses on racism, diversity and interracial dating. It was filmed from June 2005 to August 2006 in and around Aston, Upper Darby, West Chester and West Chester University. Plot Summary: Being raised in an interracial family their whole lives, and spending most of their time hanging out with Sun Valley High School nerds Mitch and Nate (Mitch Donaberger and Nate Walsh), step-siblings Kiera (Vy Cu) and Randy Morris (Doug Rowell) never experienced racism in their small town of Aston, PA. However, when Randy goes to college and meets his roommate, Jay Benton (Shane Daniels), the two begin to discover prejudice for the first time. As Jay begins to fall for Kiera, tension builds as Jay's cousin, a gang leader named Hayden (Arie Mangrum) tries to take control of Jay's family (Darlene and Donnie Thomas). He will go to all measures to uphold his family's honor and stop Jay's relationship, by any means necessary. Also starring: Bryan Trout, Liz Finnegan, Rick Thomas, Gwen Cu, Dave Pierdomenico and Mike Volpe.

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Part 2 of my second feature-length film. This one focuses on racism, diversity and interracial dating. It was filmed from June 2005 to August 2006 in and around Aston, Upper Darby, West Chester and West Chester University. Plot Summary: Being raised in an interracial family their whole lives, and spending most of their time hanging out with Sun Valley High School nerds Mitch and Nate (Mitch Donaberger and Nate Walsh), step-siblings Kiera (Vy Cu) and Randy Morris (Doug Rowell) never experienced racism in their small town of Aston, PA. However, when Randy goes to college and meets his roommate, Jay Benton (Shane Daniels), the two begin to discover prejudice for the first time. As Jay begins to fall for Kiera, tension builds as Jay's cousin, a gang leader named Hayden (Arie Mangrum) tries to take control of Jay's family (Darlene and Donnie Thomas). He will go to all measures to uphold his family's honor and stop Jay's relationship, by any means necessary. Also starring: Bryan Trout, Liz Finnegan, Rick Thomas, Gwen Cu, Dave Pierdomenico and Mike Volpe.

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Final part of my second feature-length film. This one focuses on racism, diversity and interracial dating. It was filmed from June 2005 to August 2006 in and around Aston, Upper Darby, West Chester and West Chester University. Plot Summary: Being raised in an interracial family their whole lives, and spending most of their time hanging out with Sun Valley High School nerds Mitch and Nate (Mitch Donaberger and Nate Walsh), step-siblings Kiera (Vy Cu) and Randy Morris (Doug Rowell) never experienced racism in their small town of Aston, PA. However, when Randy goes to college and meets his roommate, Jay Benton (Shane Daniels), the two begin to discover prejudice for the first time. As Jay begins to fall for Kiera, tension builds as Jay's cousin, a gang leader named Hayden (Arie Mangrum) tries to take control of Jay's family (Darlene and Donnie Thomas). He will go to all measures to uphold his family's honor and stop Jay's relationship, by any means necessary. Also starring: Bryan Trout, Liz Finnegan, Rick Thomas, Gwen Cu, Dave Pierdomenico and Mike Volpe.

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Part 10 of my second feature-length film. This one focuses on racism, diversity and interracial dating. It was filmed from June 2005 to August 2006 in and around Aston, Upper Darby, West Chester and West Chester University. Plot Summary: Being raised in an interracial family their whole lives, and spending most of their time hanging out with Sun Valley High School nerds Mitch and Nate (Mitch Donaberger and Nate Walsh), step-siblings Kiera (Vy Cu) and Randy Morris (Doug Rowell) never experienced racism in their small town of Aston, PA. However, when Randy goes to college and meets his roommate, Jay Benton (Shane Daniels), the two begin to discover prejudice for the first time. As Jay begins to fall for Kiera, tension builds as Jay's cousin, a gang leader named Hayden (Arie Mangrum) tries to take control of Jay's family (Darlene and Donnie Thomas). He will go to all measures to uphold his family's honor and stop Jay's relationship, by any means necessary. Also starring: Bryan Trout, Liz Finnegan, Rick Thomas, Gwen Cu, Dave Pierdomenico and Mike Volpe.

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Part 8 of my second feature-length film. This one focuses on racism, diversity and interracial dating. It was filmed from June 2005 to August 2006 in and around Aston, Upper Darby, West Chester and West Chester University. Plot Summary: Being raised in an interracial family their whole lives, and spending most of their time hanging out with Sun Valley High School nerds Mitch and Nate (Mitch Donaberger and Nate Walsh), step-siblings Kiera (Vy Cu) and Randy Morris (Doug Rowell) never experienced racism in their small town of Aston, PA. However, when Randy goes to college and meets his roommate, Jay Benton (Shane Daniels), the two begin to discover prejudice for the first time. As Jay begins to fall for Kiera, tension builds as Jay's cousin, a gang leader named Hayden (Arie Mangrum) tries to take control of Jay's family (Darlene and Donnie Thomas). He will go to all measures to uphold his family's honor and stop Jay's relationship, by any means necessary. Also starring: Bryan Trout, Liz Finnegan, Rick Thomas, Gwen Cu, Dave Pierdomenico and Mike Volpe.

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Part 7 of my second feature-length film. This one focuses on racism, diversity and interracial dating. It was filmed from June 2005 to August 2006 in and around Aston, Upper Darby, West Chester and West Chester University. Plot Summary: Being raised in an interracial family their whole lives, and spending most of their time hanging out with Sun Valley High School nerds Mitch and Nate (Mitch Donaberger and Nate Walsh), step-siblings Kiera (Vy Cu) and Randy Morris (Doug Rowell) never experienced racism in their small town of Aston, PA. However, when Randy goes to college and meets his roommate, Jay Benton (Shane Daniels), the two begin to discover prejudice for the first time. As Jay begins to fall for Kiera, tension builds as Jay's cousin, a gang leader named Hayden (Arie Mangrum) tries to take control of Jay's family (Darlene and Donnie Thomas). He will go to all measures to uphold his family's honor and stop Jay's relationship, by any means necessary. Also starring: Bryan Trout, Liz Finnegan, Rick Thomas, Gwen Cu, Dave Pierdomenico and Mike Volpe.

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Part 6 of my second feature-length film. This one focuses on racism, diversity and interracial dating. It was filmed from June 2005 to August 2006 in and around Aston, Upper Darby, West Chester and West Chester University. Plot Summary: Being raised in an interracial family their whole lives, and spending most of their time hanging out with Sun Valley High School nerds Mitch and Nate (Mitch Donaberger and Nate Walsh), step-siblings Kiera (Vy Cu) and Randy Morris (Doug Rowell) never experienced racism in their small town of Aston, PA. However, when Randy goes to college and meets his roommate, Jay Benton (Shane Daniels), the two begin to discover prejudice for the first time. As Jay begins to fall for Kiera, tension builds as Jay's cousin, a gang leader named Hayden (Arie Mangrum) tries to take control of Jay's family (Darlene and Donnie Thomas). He will go to all measures to uphold his family's honor and stop Jay's relationship, by any means necessary. Also starring: Bryan Trout, Liz Finnegan, Rick Thomas, Gwen Cu, Dave Pierdomenico and Mike Volpe.

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Part 5 of my second feature-length film. This one focuses on racism, diversity and interracial dating. It was filmed from June 2005 to August 2006 in and around Aston, Upper Darby, West Chester and West Chester University. Plot Summary: Being raised in an interracial family their whole lives, and spending most of their time hanging out with Sun Valley High School nerds Mitch and Nate (Mitch Donaberger and Nate Walsh), step-siblings Kiera (Vy Cu) and Randy Morris (Doug Rowell) never experienced racism in their small town of Aston, PA. However, when Randy goes to college and meets his roommate, Jay Benton (Shane Daniels), the two begin to discover prejudice for the first time. As Jay begins to fall for Kiera, tension builds as Jay's cousin, a gang leader named Hayden (Arie Mangrum) tries to take control of Jay's family (Darlene and Donnie Thomas). He will go to all measures to uphold his family's honor and stop Jay's relationship, by any means necessary. Also starring: Bryan Trout, Liz Finnegan, Rick Thomas, Gwen Cu, Dave Pierdomenico and Mike Volpe.

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Part 4 of my second feature-length film. This one focuses on racism, diversity and interracial dating. It was filmed from June 2005 to August 2006 in and around Aston, Upper Darby, West Chester and West Chester University. Plot Summary: Being raised in an interracial family their whole lives, and spending most of their time hanging out with Sun Valley High School nerds Mitch and Nate (Mitch Donaberger and Nate Walsh), step-siblings Kiera (Vy Cu) and Randy Morris (Doug Rowell) never experienced racism in their small town of Aston, PA. However, when Randy goes to college and meets his roommate, Jay Benton (Shane Daniels), the two begin to discover prejudice for the first time. As Jay begins to fall for Kiera, tension builds as Jay's cousin, a gang leader named Hayden (Arie Mangrum) tries to take control of Jay's family (Darlene and Donnie Thomas). He will go to all measures to uphold his family's honor and stop Jay's relationship, by any means necessary. Also starring: Bryan Trout, Liz Finnegan, Rick Thomas, Gwen Cu, Dave Pierdomenico and Mike Volpe.

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Part 3 of my second feature-length film. This one focuses on racism, diversity and interracial dating. It was filmed from June 2005 to August 2006 in and around Aston, Upper Darby, West Chester and West Chester University. Plot Summary: Being raised in an interracial family their whole lives, and spending most of their time hanging out with Sun Valley High School nerds Mitch and Nate (Mitch Donaberger and Nate Walsh), step-siblings Kiera (Vy Cu) and Randy Morris (Doug Rowell) never experienced racism in their small town of Aston, PA. However, when Randy goes to college and meets his roommate, Jay Benton (Shane Daniels), the two begin to discover prejudice for the first time. As Jay begins to fall for Kiera, tension builds as Jay's cousin, a gang leader named Hayden (Arie Mangrum) tries to take control of Jay's family (Darlene and Donnie Thomas). He will go to all measures to uphold his family's honor and stop Jay's relationship, by any means necessary. Also starring: Bryan Trout, Liz Finnegan, Rick Thomas, Gwen Cu, Dave Pierdomenico and Mike Volpe.

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My second feature-length film. This one focuses on racism, diversity and interracial dating. It was filmed from June 2005 to August 2006 in and around Aston, Upper Darby, West Chester and West Chester University. Plot Summary: Being raised in an interracial family their whole lives, and spending most of their time hanging out with Sun Valley High School nerds Mitch and Nate (Mitch Donaberger and Nate Walsh), step-siblings Kiera (Vy Cu) and Randy Morris (Doug Rowell) never experienced racism in their small town of Aston, PA. However, when Randy goes to college and meets his roommate, Jay Benton (Shane Daniels), the two begin to discover prejudice for the first time. As Jay begins to fall for Kiera, tension builds as Jay's cousin, a gang leader named Hayden (Arie Mangrum) tries to take control of Jay's family (Darlene and Donnie Thomas). He will go to all measures to uphold his family's honor and stop Jay's relationship, by any means necessary. Also starring: Bryan Trout, Liz Finnegan, Rick Thomas, Gwen Cu, Dave Pierdomenico and Mike Volpe.

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The third and final part of my interview with Seth Kahn, English Professor at WCU. Want to be on The Chrispy Show? Email ebchrispy@gmail.com!

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Second part of my interview with Seth Kahn, English Professor at WCU. Want to be on The Chrispy Show? Email ebchrispy@gmail.com!

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This week, I interview Seth Kahn, professor of English at West Chester University. Want to be on The Chrispy Show? Shoot me an email at ebchrispy@gmail.com. We'll talk about ANYTHING!

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The first online edition of The Chrispy Show! This week, I interview Joseph Stigora and Rick Healey from WCU's Covenant Campus Fellowship. Check them out at www.covfel.org. Want to be interviewed on The Chrispy Show? Email me at ebchrispy@gmail.com he first online edition of The Chrispy Show! This week, I interview Joseph Stigora and Rick Healey from WCU's Covenant Campus Fellowship. Check them out at www.covfel.org. Want to be interviewed on The Chrispy Show? Email me at ebchrispy@gmail.com

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The first online edition of The Chrispy Show! This week, I interview Joseph Stigora and Rick Healey from WCU's Covenant Campus Fellowship. Check them out at www.covfel.org. Want to be interviewed on The Chrispy Show? Email me at ebchrispy@gmail.com he first online edition of The Chrispy Show! This week, I interview Joseph Stigora and Rick Healey from WCU's Covenant Campus Fellowship. Check them out at www.covfel.org. Want to be interviewed on The Chrispy Show? Email me at ebchrispy@gmail.com

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