Fatherless: An Interview with Matt Crouch
Transcribed by Manon Pesme
William M. Crouch is a published film analyst, screenwriter, and award-winning producer and director. He grew up in Pittsburgh, PA where he developed an interest in filmmaking and visual storytelling at a young age and pursued those interests into his undergraduate work at Point Park University. There, he studied digital filmmaking with a focus in directing techniques and an interest in editing strategies. He had the opportunity to make a number of student films in various roles, culminating in writing, producing, and directing his thesis film, Revolution Cry.
Katherine Marshall Woods: “Welcome to Best Psychology in Film. I’m your host, Dr. Katherine Marshall Woods.”
“Lacking a parent in one’s life can have a long-term effect on a person. How does one manage feelings when a parent is absent and/or unavailable?”
“With us today is Matt Crouch, writer and director of Fatherless. In which is a movie that explores the effects of longing for a father figure in one’s life. Welcome to the show, Matt.”
Matt Crouch: “Thank you. Thank you for having me.”
Katherine Marshall Woods: “Of course, I have heard so much about Fatherless and have had the privilege of seeing it. Why don’t we start with allowing you to tell us a little bit…
