Before I Disappear

In this 2014 film directed by Shawn Christensen, the story follows Richie, a troubled man whose life takes an unexpected turn when he is asked to look after his niece, Sophia, for a night. As they navigate the streets of New York City, Richie finds himself on a journey of redemption and self-discovery. The film stars Shawn Christensen himself, alongside Fatima Ptacek and Emmy Rossum. Notably, the movie won the Audience Award for Best Narrative Feature at the 2014 SXSW Film Festival. For those interested, it can be viewed for free on Soap2day.