Shortfest 2021: Honoring Palm Desert Actor Sandy Reed in “Forgive Us” Premiere

[bc_video video_id="6260857064001″ account_id="5728959025001″ player_id="rJpklujDf" embed="in-page" padding_top="56%" autoplay="" min_width="0px" playsinline="" picture_in_picture="" max_width="640px" mute="" width="100%" height="100%" ] The new film "Forgive Us" is an allegory of coming home as a member of the LGBTQ community. In this sociological thriller from writers Jono Mitchell and D.W. Hodges, this is a Christmas movie with a sinister twist. Palm Desert actor Sandy Reed holds the film from start to finish. Sadly, he passed away in a pedestrian accident last year but his spirit lives on in "Forgive Us." I spoke with producer Alex Woodruff about the making of the film and the brilliance of Sanford "Sandy" Reed in the movie. "Forgive Us" is in competition for Best LGBT+ Short and Best Midnight Short. Click here for details.