Jonah Greenstein

6655 Mount Vernon Road

After the U.S. withdrawal from Afghanistan, generations of veterans seek solace in their rural hometown. Jonah Greenstein’s patient, exquisite shots examine enduring community traditions, and reveal the inwardness of private lives.

Dedalus

In rural Iowa, a grocery cashier watches helplessly as classmates conceal their act of sexual violence against his teenaged step-sister. A hustler tricks for food, shelter, and intimacy during a winter in New York City. Mortality compels a father to leave his home in Los Angeles and move in with his daughter. Jonah Greenstein's gorgeously shot feature debut laces loneliness with beauty to create a film of startling cinematic intimacy.

Look Through the Clown's Eye

Nathan is a young, rebellious man who avoids typical work by intentionally getting into bar fights and then suing his attackers to make a living. His girlfriend Alice works as a professional clown to combat depression. Together, they struggle with the ramifications of Nathan's career.