A young boy with a terminal illness gains the courage he needs from the best superhero of them all.
Type:
Short
Status:
Produced
Page Count:
14pp
Genre:
Drama, Family, Fantasy
Budget:
Shoestring
Age Rating:
Everyone
Based On:
Inspired by a true story
Studio/Financer:
From the Broken Heart [prod]
Synopsis/Details
Superhero is a short film, written in memory of my mother, whose sacrifices saved my life. This film was produced on a micro budget from donations and contributions from many, used to raise money and awareness for Cancer Research.
Attached Talent

Tammy Arnold, Peter Jurasik, Rayce Gibson, Skyler Narotsky, Caitlyn Brarens, Audra Smith, Langley McArol, Jeff Sandor, Tina Wanner, John Copeman

Produced by Langley McArol, Dino Muccio, Rich Gehron

Written & Directed by Langley McArol

All Accolades & Coverage

"SUPERHERO was not what I was expecting. Given the title and an over-saturation of superhero movies these days, I assumed that this was going to be a low budget take on the genre. Nothing could be further from the truth. This is an excellent short film by writer/ director Langley McArol ..." ~ Sean Hill / FilmSnobbery.com

“4/5 Stars … a powerful piece of film. ‘Superhero’ is essentially a mother-son love story – that love is felt in abundance and unapologetic. A finely crafted short that pulls at the heart.”
~ ShortFilmsMatter.com

Video
Full short film

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Submitted: 2019-Jun-07
Last Updated: 2023-Mar-30
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The Writer: Langley McArol

MY LOGLINE " After having faced a lifetime of exceptional challenges before adulthood, a tenacious young man from Appalachia dives feet first into the tumultuous world of Hollywood in pursuit of his dreams with nothing more than his talent, passion, and steadfast determination. " ABOUT ME OH! Hello. Didn't see you there! Welcome. These? These are just a few of my personal favorite spec Television Pilots, shorts, and features in various drafts, written by votre sinceremnt. That's "yours truly" for the layperson. I'm a screenwriter (theatrically-trained actor/voice-actor/singer of over 20 years) with a penchant for dark comedy, the random and ridiculous, and "lovable loser" characters. I've… Go to bio
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