Charles
Synopsis
Charles is a portrait of a middle-aged man I met outside a 7/11 late one night on the outskirts of Oklahoma City in 2015. Charles had been homeless for some years, estranged from his family because of his schizophrenia, and was living by a pond at the back of the convenience store. We instantly formed a very intimate connection due to his gentle and deeply compassionate outlook on life. He told me beautiful stories about how he would talk to the trees and clouds before going to sleep each evening, and his plans to visit his daughter in Memphis before the end of the year. We ate some dinner together by his pond before shooting this portrait at about 3am.
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Amiel Courtin-Wilson
- Original Title
- Charles
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 6m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Amiel Courtin-Wilson
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Amiel Courtin-Wilson
Director
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What is Charles about?
Charles is a portrait of a middle-aged man I met outside a 7/11 late one night on the outskirts of Oklahoma City in 2015. Charles had been homeless for some years, estranged from his family because of his schizophrenia, and was living by a pond at the back of the convenience store. We instantly formed a very intimate connection due to his gentle and deeply compassionate outlook on life. He told me beautiful stories about how he would talk to the trees and clouds before going to sleep each evening, and his plans to visit his daughter in Memphis before the end of the year. We ate some dinner together by his pond before shooting this portrait at about 3am.
Who directed Charles?
Charles was directed by Amiel Courtin-Wilson.
Who stars in Charles?
The principal cast of Charles includes Not specified.
When was Charles released and how long is it?
Charles was released in 2016 with a total runtime of 6m.