Based on a true story from actress Lili Taylor, (Six Feet Under, American Crime) The Duel is an experimental visualization of her father’s private struggle with mental illness. Originally told on the award-winning RISK! podcast, Taylor recalls a harrowing afternoon in which she saved her younger brother from the dangerous reality of their father’s sudden breakdown. Directed by Sean David Christensen Written & Narrated by Lili Taylor Produced by Sean David Christensen, Kevin Allison & Aaron Gambel Based on an excerpt from the RISK! podcast originally produced by Kevin Allison & Jeff Mercer Starring: Lili Taylor Richard Neil Katherine Marie Koenig Matthew Miller Melanie Case Director of Photography: Aaron Gambel Editor: Sean David Christensen Assistant Director: Jana Stella Camera Operator: Richie Trimble Gaffer: Mike DiRicco Grip: Caleb Bucy Set Dresser: Sarah M. Gonzalez Miniatures: Sean David Christensen Sound & Music: Rafael Anton Irisarri & Maggie Dave Sound Mixing & Mastering: Black Knoll Studio Production Assistants: Joseph Matarrese, Phillip Matarrese, Shaye Troha, Francesca Wainscott & Robert V. Wainscott A RISK! production in association with Sean David Christensen & ReKon Productions. Copyright 2017. All rights reserved. Contact: http://bit.ly/2HOgu8R @seandavidchristensen Preorder the upcoming RISK! book featuring Lili Taylor’s story and others at: http://bit.ly/2G7onZK http://bit.ly/2FXKDli

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