Fortunate Son

Fortunate Son is an autobiographical feature documentary about a son of Greek immigrants, who turns to look at his complicated, painful relationship with his aging parents. Over a decade ago, filmmaker Tony Asimakopoulos fell into a hole of severe drug use and nearly destroyed himself. Only recently did he discover the extent to which he shattered the lives of his parents. This narrative is interrupted by his fiancee, Natalie, a lighter spirit who tries to adapt to his dark and intense family. A trip to Greece provides the backdrop as Tony’s two worlds come together. Eventually, a picture begins to emerge of a family coming to terms with itself, relying on a mix of humor, healthy cynicism and pragmatism to discover love both within and across generations.

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Script: Tony Asimakopoulos

Cinematography: Tony Asimakopoulos

Editing: Tony Asimakopoulos

Sound: Kyle Stanfield

Music: Philip Karneef

Production: Eye Steel Film, Canada, T. +1 514 9374893, distribution@eyesteelfilm.comwww.eyesteelfilm.com

Producers: Daniel Cross, Mila Aung-Thwin, Bob Moore

Format: HDCAM Color-B&W

Production Country: Canada

Production Year: 2011