"I know nothing in the world that has as much power as a word." - Emily Dickinson In a generation built on texts, tweets, memes, and irony, what has become of the weight of our words? In what way does communication serve as a form of self-expression, and self-expression a form of communication? Mattioli Production's upcoming documentary "Words" will explore how people navigate gender and identity in the open and evolving landscape of New York City. Using some if NYC's most fluid scenes as a backdrop, Mattioli Productions will investigate how masculinity, femininity, and everything in between are contextualized in a range of environments, from the theatre world to early childhood education. Featuring exclusive interviews from a variety of artists, activists, icons, and innovators to be announced, "Words" promises to be a poignant and powerful tribute to the language we use to shape our identities.

Words

An Official Selection at The Diamond In The Rough Cut Film Festival, Illinois International Film Festival, Kulture Klash Film Festival and The Lincoln Square Art Walk Festival - writer/director Daniel Brehm challenges our emotions with this feature film. As David, a Defense Intelligence Agent uncovers the truth about Natasha, a person of interest from a war torn country, the real reason she is here materializes and he embarks on the biggest assignment of his career. As events unfold and chaos ensues all around them, David and Natasha learn to fight a war with no boundaries and in the process inadvertently help each other discover their true identities.

Identity Crisis

Unable to find a job after spending time in prison, Shawn takes work as an erotic dancer to support his daughter and falls in love with a man for the first time.