Today in the ArtZany Radio studio Paula Granquist welcomes filmmaker Mattie Lufkin to share the story of her documentary He Ain’t Heavy. The film shares the story of a summer at the family cabin, Mattie’s younger brother John, who was born mentally handicapped, and Mattie’s journey to find her place in the world.
Film Event: He Ain’t Heavy
Wednesday, 30 November 7:30PM
Carleton College Campus, Weitz Center for Creativity Theatre
320 3rd Street East, Northfield
“He Ain’t Heavy” is an independent film directed by local filmmaker, Mattie Lufkin. The work is an intimate portrayal of Mattie’s younger brother John, who was born mentally handicapped. After receiving a grant from Jerome Hill Foundation in St. Paul, Mattie shot many hours of footage featuring her brother and her family’s interactions with him at their lake property in northern Wisconsin. Stress and trauma ensued between all family members, causing Mattie to flee to the westcoast. Several years later, Mattie returned to the midwest with a diagnosis of thyroid cancer. She has remained in Northfield since then, and is finally emotionally ready to share her, and her family’s story. 12 years in the making, “He Ain’t Heavy” is a work of love.
