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Familiar Strangers (formerly known as Pretzels & Pills) is a 2008 film about an American family going through the process of negotiating the changing relationships between parents and children, especially as those children grow into adulthood. Plot. The film follows the Worthington family through a four-day Thanksgiving family gathering.
The picture is being self-distributed by Sisson’s Virginia-based Cavalier Films. “There are two of us sort of full-time in Cavalier Films—Marc Lieberman and myself,” Sisson explained. “And then of course we bring in other people on the projects, to fill all the various roles that there are.
Barry R. Sisson, Jessica Lieberman, Marc Lieberman and Alissia Miller of "Charlie's Party" Get premium, high resolution news photos at Getty Images
Sisson and his business partner Mark Lieberman make the final decision on film projects, but the process is collaborative. They look for stories they can relate to personally. The development process entails ensuring every scripted minute deserves screen time.
GMU-TV. Barry R. Sisson is a businessman turned filmmaker and President of Virginia based independent Cavalier Films. His aim is to merge his business principles with independent film production. His first film project, The Station Agent, went on to win the coveted Audience award at the Sundance Film Festival and was picked up by Miramax Films.
Jessica Lieberman, Marc Lieberman, producer, Andrew Cahn, Barry R. Sisson, executive producer, Beth Cahn, Eron Otcasek, Alissia Miller and Catherine Cahn, director Get premium, high resolution news photos at Getty Images
Barr R. Sisson, executive producer, Jessica Lieberman and Marc Lieberman, producer of "Charlie's Party" Get premium, high resolution news photos at Getty Images
