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Michael Pierson

Michael Pierson

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    Werewolf

    WEREWOLF

    ASHLEY MCKENZIE Canada, 2016

    Although her debut feature’s title might suggest a horror movie, Ashley McKenzie’s approach to the tricky subjects of addiction and codependency is no lurid spectacle. Subtly conveying character nuances through textured close-ups, this stylistically bold drama is rich in empathy and atmosphere.

    Queens of the Qing Dynasty

    QUEENS OF THE QING DYNASTY

    ASHLEY MCKENZIE Canada, 2022

    Countering the iciness of the Canadian healthcare system with love, Ashley McKenzie’s offbeat tale of friendship embraces the turmoil—and the beauty—of neurodiversity and gender nonconformity. Along with the magnetic performers, the ethereal score crafts a potent alchemy of emotions and sensations.

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