The Legacy Sessions

2019, 20 minutes

Dramatic short film about a troubled 17 year old high school student, Darby, and a 95 year old retirement home resident, Flora, who are brought together when Darby has to perform a monologue as Flora for a theater class.

The Legacy Sessions tells the story of a troubled high school senior named Darby and a passionate ninety-five year old senior named Flora. After her mother passes away from cancer, Darby is sent to live with her biological father in Virginia Beach. She's in and out of trouble at school, and has only one real interest in life: punk rock music. After another verbal confrontation with a teacher, Darby finds herself in a counselor's office trying to prevent her suspension and it is in that moment where the film begins.

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