Consuming Spirits

In the starkly animated drama "Consuming Spirits," director Chris Sullivan masterfully weaves a complex tapestry of interconnected lives in the small Rust Belt town of Magguson, where social service intervention, foster care, romance, and hatred simmer just beneath the surface. As three residents of The Daily Suggester newspaper navigate their daily struggles, hidden secrets and deepening relationships slowly unravel, revealing a deeply human story that's both painfully relatable and profoundly original. With a diverse blend of animation styles, this film is an emotionally raw and thoroughly original portrayal of lives lived on the fringes of society.