The Acorn Penny
Kinshasa dreamed of simple things, a Mom and Dad and food on the table. But when her dreams faded she found a reality not her own, of a world that forgot about children and their dreams and even the simple things.
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"The film was a standout in the shorts program I saw in LA, and that in itself is an achievement, as there were many powerful films screening that night. The filmmaker tackles dark, complicated issues through the innocent and curious eyes of a child, which is obviously no small task. It was touching and evocative without ever preaching or talking down to its audience. And, most significantly, it was visually dynamic and very imaginative. Great creative use of animation and digital effects to emphasize the wonder and amazement of a child. Normally I don't jump at child- oriented stories, bu..."
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Tiffany often writes about dreaming. 'The Acorn Penny' and her recent children's picture book 'The Porch Dream' are both about dreaming. Her picture book is about her dog dreaming of saving the day and 'The Acorn Penny' is about a young girl dreaming of her potential in a war torn future.
📖 Synopsis
Kinshasa dreamed of simple things, a Mom and Dad and food on the table. But when her dreams faded she found a reality not her own, of a world that forgot about children and their dreams and even the simple things.