Documentary ·Comedy ·Drama · United States of America · 2025 · 15m

What is Life: The Big Richard Story

Director

Cast

Ripley Hrasky as Big Richard Synn Noah Stanley as Kramer Lesname Daisy-Jean Thibeault as Loretta Synn Tristyn Dinsmore as Curtis Mourning Shaun Hallahan as Big D. Rector Willem Martin as Sound Guy

Crew

Ripley Hrasky — Director of Photography Shaun Hallahan — Editor Shaun Hallahan — Writer Noah Stanley — Writer Daisy-Jean Thibeault — Writer Ripley Hrasky — Writer

Tagline

What is life but to live?

Synopsis

Big Richard Synn was a figure larger than life itself. After his untimely passing, famed filmmaker Big D. Rector interviews his sister and roommate, only to discover unsavory information about the man, perhaps to cover up their own insecurities.

Key Collaborators

Shaun Hallahan Director Ripley Hrasky Director of Photography Shaun Hallahan Editor Shaun Hallahan Writer Noah Stanley Writer Daisy-Jean Thibeault Writer Ripley Hrasky Writer Carmen Arreola-Sharp Writer

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