The Story Behind Roswell Delirium: A Conversation with Richard Bakewell

Richard Bakewell discusses his film Roswell Delirium, which explores themes of trauma and childhood trauma. The film incorporates 80s references and draws parallels to real-world events like the COVID-19 pandemic and the Cold War. Bakewell shares his casting process and highlights the talented cast, including both established actors and up-and-comers. He also discusses emotional and impactful moments on set, particularly scenes involving Ari and Kylee. Bakewell hopes that audiences will have an immersive experience with the film and that it sparks conversations about mental health. The conversation covers various aspects of the film and its impact on mental health discussions. It emphasizes the importance of open dialogue and addresses the issue of male mental health. The closing remarks provide updates on the film's release and upcoming screenings.
Takeaways
Roswell Delirium explores themes of trauma and childhood trauma.
The film incorporates 80s references and draws parallels to real-world events like the COVID-19 pandemic and the Cold War.
The casting process involved a mix of established actors and up-and-comers.
Emotional and impactful moments on set contributed to the overall experience of making the film.
The film aims to provide audiences with an immersive experience and spark conversations about mental health. Family films can serve as a catalyst for important dialogues about mental health.
Addressing male mental health is crucial and should not be dismissed with phrases like 'man up'.
Patience is required for the release of the film, but the end result will be worth it.
The film will be screened at various locations, including the Chinese Theatre in Hollywood.
Chapters
00:00 Introduction
00:48 Discussion about the film Roswell Delirium
03:11 The Cast and Acting
04:40 Casting Process
06:09 Incorporating 80s References
07:16 Drawing Parallels to Real-World Events
10:42 The Inspiration Behind the Film
14:15 Emotional Impact of the Film
23:06 Memorable Moments on Set
27:02 Audience Takeaways
35:34 Opening Dialogue and Family Film
36:08 Addressing Male Mental Health
36:23 Closing Remarks and Film Release
36:56 Upcoming Screenings