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SYNOPSIS: After fifty years away from academia, 85-year-old WWII Vet, Clarence Garrett, returns to the University of WI-Milwaukee to fulfill his biggest regret–not earning his Bachelor’s Degree. While Clarence’s drive and determination are idealistic, the reality of his age is undeniable; consequently, when unforeseen medical circumstances thrust Clarence into the emergency room, he is forced to abandon his goal of becoming a college graduate in order to survive an operation with deadly complications.
CREDITS:
| Writer/Director/Camera/Editor/Producer | Kristin E. Catalano |
| Original Music | Frank A. Calarco |
| Music Recording Mixer | Chris Chuzles |
| Additional Camera | Nicole Brown |
| Additional Footage | WI Public Television |
| Technical Advisor | Daniel Alvarado |
| Principal Subject | Clarence Garrett |
STATISTICS:
| Running time | 01:15:53 |
| Year of completion | 2014 |
FILM TRAILER:
Press
Clarence Garrett receives the 2012 Veteran Lifetime Achievement Award:
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Principal Crew
WRITER/DIRECTOR/CAMERA/EDITOR/PRODUCER
KRISTIN E. CATALANO
Kristin Catalano was born and raised in Milwaukee, WI. She moved to Los Angeles to attend UCLA’s Professional Program in Screenwriting, and then to follow, UCLA’s MFA Screenwriting Program, where she emerged with her Master’s Degree. In addition, she has received screenwriting awards, including the Jay Grossman Comedy Writing Award and the Larry Thor Memorial Award.
Storytelling is Kristin’s passion, and although writing is her forte, she consistently takes on many roles in order to bring her vision to life. Most recently, she was the writer, director, cinematographer, editor, and producer for her first feature-length documentary entitled, Clarence.
ORIGINAL MUSIC COMPOSER
FRANK A. CALARCO
With two WAMI nominations for “Best Guitar Player,” Frank Calarco has made a name for himself in and outside of Milwaukee, WI. Frank has consistently played in bands since he was an adolescent, most notably, The Lazarus Effect and The Liam Ford Band, with whom he currently strums for on lead guitar. In addition, Frank has been recording his own original music, with his emotional compositions most recently being showcased in the documentary film, Clarence, by Kristin Catalano.