The Wayfarers to screen on Cape Ann on November 16

Here's some information that I pulled from filmmaker Todd Norwood's blog regarding an upcoming screening of his 2005 feature-length film The Wayfarers. Keep up the great work Todd!

The Wayfarers is the story of a family of lobstermen who are reunited when the dying, compulsive lying matriarch of the family wants to stage a Remembrance Ceremony while she's still alive. It is a feature film dramady about family, love, and lobster set against the backdrop of a New England fishing village, shot entirely in Rockport. It was written and directed by Todd Norwood, a native of New Hampshire who spent his summers growing up in Rockport.

Todd’s family roots in Rockport run deep. He is descended from Francais Norwood, who settled in Rockport in the 1600’s, as well as Caleb Norwood Jr. who built the “Inn On Cove Hill.” In addition, his great-great grandfather Rubeun Norwood was a fisherman, like many of the characters depicted in the film.

Todd’s goal in the production of the film was to create a story that is both funny and sad, and a “personal story about a world I knew well – an eccentric family.”After having an incredible festival run with the film, from California to Stratford, England, Todd is excited to be showing the film on Cape Ann, which is the most fitting place for a film that is all about coastal New England.Come meet writer-director Todd Norwood as he presents the film and leads a Q&A after the show. The screening is at 2:45 on Sunday, November 16th, on Cape Ann. For more info, go to: http://www.massbayfilmproject.org/#nov16.