JONAH Z HELMS

Starring: Aviva Featuring: Matt Sanford, Lenny Hoffman, Marc Gay, Adam McLean, Jonah Z Helms, and Eric Davis Director: Jonah Z Helms & Adam Chin Director of Photography: David J. Schweitzer Producer: Leonard H. Hoffman, David J. Schweitzer, Conci Althouse, and SaneAsylum Films

The acclaimed feature from SaneAsylum Films was inspired by one of Geoffrey Chaucer's Canterbury Tales and tells the story of three friends: Freddie, an ex-comedian and current Iraq War vet struggling with PTSD; August, his younger brother, a recovering heroin addict fresh out of rehab; and Hobbes, Freddie's best friend, an idealistic hard-line, left-wing, poli-sci professor at a local Community College. Their stories twist and intersect toward a climax that leads them to a startling treasure. But will it be their key to redemption? Or the catalyst to their demise...? Shot in New Mexico on a shoestring budget, The Pardoner's Tale has shown at numerous film festivals, garnering awards and praise for its striking neo-noir cinematography, original score, and unflinching look at some concerning social issues. www.saneasylumfilms.com

A short​ segment from the feature film.

Installation commissioned by Chatter in conjunction with the Albuquerque Museum of Art and History. Director: Jonah Z Helms Director of Photography: Consuelo Althouse Composer: Linda Catlin Smith