Minding the Gap 2018

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In the midst of Rust Belt turmoil, three young men forge an unbreakable bond as they desperately seek escape from the chaos that surrounds them in their hometown. As adulthood beckons and responsibilities mount, the foundations of this decade-long friendship are put to the test by unexpected revelations that threaten to upend their lives forever.

Behind the lens is Bing Liu, a filmmaker who has spent over 12 years documenting his skateboarding friends’ turbulent upbringings in Rockford, Illinois. Through this cinematic journey, Liu delves into the complexities of modern-day masculinity, capturing the trials and tribulations of 23-year-old Zack as he navigates the treacherous waters of fatherhood with his girlfriend, as well as the struggles of 17-year-old Keire as he grapples with his racial identity in the aftermath of his father’s passing.

As Liu weaves together this poignant tapestry, he explores the precarious gap between childhood and adulthood, ultimately crafting a story of generational forgiveness that will leave audiences deeply moved. Winner of the U.S. Documentary Special Jury Award for Breakthrough Filmmaking at the 2018 Sundance Film Festival, “Minding the Gap” is a testament to the power of human connection in the face of adversity.

This poignant film was produced by Bing Liu and Diane Quon through Kartemquin Films, edited by Liu and Joshua Altman, and features executive producers Steve James, Gordon Quinn, Betsy Steinberg, Sally Jo Fifer, Justine Nagan, and Chris White. A co-production between Kartemquin Films, American Documentary / POV, and Independent Television Service (ITVS), “Minding the Gap” was made possible through funding from the Corporation for Public Broadcasting (CPB) and Sundance Institute Documentary Film Program.

The film will be released on August 17, 2018, by Hulu and Magnolia Pictures.