Portrait of a Young Man - A Feature Film

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A High School boy's struggle with identity and an eating disorder, as his family attempts to heal past wounds and nurture future hope. - Why this story? And why now?In 1998, at the age of 13, I fell victim to an eating disorder that spanned nine years. At first it was anorexia, and then later it turned into compulsive bulimia. The experience delayed my physical and emotional growth and put a great strain on my family. But, through their love and patience they set an example I could always turn to.  And as I’ve grown older, I’ve realized more and more how my parents strugg ...

Read More led and sacrificed.Now that enough distance has been established through the passing of time, I can better see the whole of what was once then. Yet I still remember the nuances and details, the fleeting feelings so important to making this authentic now.Although Portrait of a Young Man is mostly fiction, it’s rooted in the

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