Episode 218: In The Seats With...Ella Ballentine and Ryan McDonald for 'Black Conflux'

The angst of small town toxicity when it comes to gender issues is hard to escape...On this episode, we get into Newfoundland in the 1980's and Nicole Dorsey's stunning look at small town gender issues in 'Black Conflux'.The seemingly separate lives of an anxious, disillusioned teen girl and a troubled, alienated man converge fatefully in this haunting exploration of womanhood, isolation, and toxic masculinity, set in 1980s Newfoundland.It's a beautifully made and truly haunting film that will have people talking long after the credits roll, playing in virtual cinemas (and actual ones) all across the country now.We got the unique pleasure to sit down and talk with stars Ella Ballentine & Ryan McDonald about their involvement in the film, the complexities of the material and so very much more...