The Reluctant Muse PreviewAspiring writer searches for inspiration and struggles with relationship with musician boyfriend a la the New Wave.
Aspiring writer Lizzie Bergeron becomes romantically involved with the subject of an intended article-rock musician Sam. Consequently, she procrastinates and flounders as she struggles for inspiration to write a screenplay. Ending in a confrontation that fortells the fate of the relationship and that contrasts with a concluding note of individual perseverance.
Shelved since it was made in 1992, due to a series of circumstances, this short marks the debut film appearance of Irene Bedard who went on to star in "Pocahontas", "Smoke Signals", "Lakota Woman", et. al.
Shot in glorious 16mm black and white. And with a soundtrack replete with jazz stylings and rock songs.