MASS ROMANTIC
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MASS ROMANTIC, a new independent feature by Richard Paro,
follows activists and academics struggling to find love while creating political art.
The film focuses on relationships, while the characters work with controversial topics such as healthcare, queer politics, abortion, transphobia, food activism
and corporate control of media. Mass Romantic celebrates the everyday lives of activists, queer people and their allies, and acknowledges the importance of
allies in building meaningful, enriching communities. The theme of coalition-building present in MASS ROMANTIC is reflected by the diverse group of individuals
involved in the making of the film, many of whom are underrepresented in American cinema and identify as women, LGBTQ, people of color, non-native speakers
and/or activists. After years of development, MASS ROMANTIC was shot in the sweltering Chicago heat of late summer in just 11 days featuring 40 actors
in over 10 locations, producing 33 hours of footage. The film features 13 independent bands, including live performances by Carrie Lydon, Kate Brown, ROFO and
members of Head of Femur.
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Jamie and Erin's activist theater company sets out to create a play based on
PJ's book of political short stories. PJ hasn't written much in a while... or socialized much either, except for hanging out at Olson's vegan cafe. Erin's girlfriend Bel,
having just moved from New York, prepares for a conference and searches for an apartment, as well as community, in Chicago. Meanwhile, Billy is void of direction
even with the self-fulfillment classes, but his partner Sally is hoping his new job at Olson's cafe will help. Olson's partner Annette is working on her third quantum
physics book and feeling uninspired... as are her students.
When you're an artist, academic or activist and known for your passion, where do you turn when it wanes? Your work? Your partner?
How do you fall in love with life again?
