

The Mattering Matter
2024-04-30 · 18 min · Not rated
A young painter invites his wealthy but discouraging parents to view his final art installment. . . his own death. While standing in the middle of a country back road hoping for a truck to come along and plow him down, Levi speaks with Death on the matter of his own existence. This dark comedy explores the purpose for artists in a society that looks down upon them.
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- Directors
- Kurt Sparks
- Production companies
- The Stitched Lip Society
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- Released
- Budget
- USD 400
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