‘The Right to Live’: An Honest and Raw Look at Domestic Violence

THE G-MAN INTERVIEWS: MICHELE FRANTZESKOS

Director, Producer and Writer of Award-Winning Film Discusses
the Project and Her Ongoing Effort to Empower and Help Women

Michele Frantzeskos and her business partner Nancy Vazquez are the founders of Raystar Film and Production, Inc. While they describe themselves as two women directors who come from two very different backgrounds, they candidly admit that they share a vision: to make a difference through film, music and television.

They served as the principle writers, directors, editors, producers and songwriters for their film “The Right to Live”. The film presents an honest and raw look at the dangers of various types of abuse and the consequences faced by those who not only engage in abusive behavior, but those who allow themselves to be abused on a continuous basis.

The film also shows how prolonged drug and alcohol use, postpartum depression and bullying play significant roles in many abuse cases. Ms. Frantzeskos’ husband, Nick Frantzeskos, served as executive producer for the film.

“The Right to Live” has a cast of over 120 actors with speaking roles, and more than 40 locations were used during filming. Michele Frantzeskos joins me to provide more information on the film, the award it received, the upcoming film festival in which it will premiere, and how Bellevue Hospital will play a major role in the film’s promotion and screening going forward.

The interview was conducted on May 23, 2016.  

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