SHEEPDOG
Directed by Steven GrayhmCast: Dominic Fumusa, Lilli Cooper, Maggie Geha, Matt Dallas, Steven Grayhm, Virginia Madsen, Vondie Curtis Hall
- Army, Emerging Filmmaker, Family, Friendship, Global War on Terrorism, Healing, PTS, Resilience
- USA
- Drama, Narrative
- English
- 2024
- 128 mins
- San Diego premiere
Decorated U.S. Army combat veteran Calvin Cole (Grayhm) is court ordered into treatment and into the care of a VA trauma therapist in-training (Madsen), who still works the night shift at a diner to pay for college. Things become even more complicated when Calvin’s father-in-law and retired Vietnam veteran (Curtis Hall) shows up on his doorstep, having just been released from prison. When Calvin’s plan to run from the past blows up in his face, he learns through tough love and compassion that he must put himself back together again.
Rated R for strong adult language. Contains themes of suicide and graphic imagery. Viewer discretion is advised.
RED CARPET ALERT: Filmmaker Steven Grayhm, actor Matt Dallas and Academy® Award Nominee Virginia Madsen are expected to attend.
This film will screen as part of the Opening Night event.
Opening Night Schedule
6pm | Welcome Remarks & Acknowledgements
6:15pm | Film Screening: SHEEPDOG
8:25pm | Post Screening Discussion with filmmakers, actors
8:45pm | Awards Announcement/Closing Remarks
9:00pm | Dessert Reception, Red Carpet Photos Ops