
The Moon is Essentially Gray
2016-05-02 · 4 min · Not rated
“The Moon Is Essentially Gray” is a 3-minute CG animated short about a young child, her makeshift rocket, and her fantastic flight to the moon. The film explores the role escapism plays in the lives of children who suffer some form of neglect or abandonment by their caregivers. It is ultimately about the struggle to gain (or regain) personal power, joy, and freedom.
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- Directors
- Hannah Roman
- Production companies
- SVA MFA Computer Arts, School of Visual Arts
- Countries
- United States of America
- Status
- Released
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