The Wisdom Tree is a 2013 independent mystery science fiction film directed by Sunil Shah and starring Sheetal Sheth, Patrick Alparone, Eric Holter, Nick Scoggin, and Ross Turner.[1] The film weaves science with art, music and mysticism.
| The Wisdom Tree | |
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 Teaser poster | |
| Directed by | Sunil Shah |
| Written by | Sunil Shah |
| Produced by | Laura Techera Francia Renu Vora |
| Starring | Sheetal Sheth Patrick Alparone Eric Holter Nick Scoggin Ross Turner |
| Cinematography | Piyush Shah |
| Edited by | Sunil Shah Renu Vora |
| Music by | Shweta Jhaveri |
Release date |
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Running time | 132 minutes |
| Country | United States |
| Language | English |
The film was screened to a limited audience in February 2013 at Emory University,[1] and to attendees at the Science and Non-Duality Conference,[2] (San Jose, California) in October 2013. The film's premiere[3] is scheduled for December 7, 2013 at AMC Metreon (San Francisco, California).[4] The film is slated for release across the United States in January 2014.[5][6]
Premise
editSteve Hamilton (Patrick Alparone), a conflicted quantum physicist, is struggling to deal with the aftermath of a mysterious car accident. His research on a potentially ground-breaking theory is in jeopardy. Together with Dr. Trisha Rao (Sheetal Sheth), a neuroscientist,[7] and Mike Parker (Eric Holter), an FBI agent, Hamilton investigates a mystery.
Cast
edit- Patrick Alparone as Steve Hamilton
- Sheetal Sheth as Dr. Trisha Rao
- Eric Holter as Mike Parker
- Nick Scoggin as Eugene Rogers
- Ross Turner as Dr. Richard Armstong
- Jessica Raaum as Debbie Hay[8]
Production
editThe film was written and directed by Sunil Shah and produced by Laura Techera Francia and Renu Vora.
The film score was composed by William Storkson, and features seven solo compositions rendered by Shweta Jhaveri, an Indian classical music vocalist and composer.
References
edit- ^ a b "Emory's India Summit 2013 describes multitude of exciting projects". April 2013. Retrieved 4 December 2013.
- ^ "Science and Non-Duality Conference: Program 2013". October 25, 2013. Retrieved 22 November 2013.
- ^ "The Wisdom Tree Film World Premiere". November 2013. Retrieved 26 November 2013.
- ^ "San Francisco Events>San Francisco Performing Arts Events>The Wisdom Tree Film World Premiere". November 2013. Retrieved 26 November 2013.
- ^ "Sheetal Sheth & Neil Mody Tie the Knot". 24 November 2013. Archived from the original on November 24, 2013. Retrieved 26 November 2013.
- ^ "New Books, Music & Video Winter 2013". 1 December 2013. Retrieved 3 December 2013.
- ^ "Sheetal Sheth Interview: ABCD, Looking For Comedy In the Muslim World, Reign and The Wisdom Tree". May 3, 2012. Retrieved 26 November 2013.
- ^ "Oldcastle to open 'Northern Boulevard'". July 11, 2013. Retrieved 3 December 2013.