This is the story of The Bread Factory, a community arts center in the small town of Checkford, told in two films.
writer & director Patrick Wang — producers Daryl Freimark, Matt Miller, Patrick Wang — associate producers Paul Greenwood, Linda Mussmann — director of photography Frank Barrera — editor Elwaldo Baptiste — production designer Bekka Lindström — set decorator Katie Lobel — costume designer Michael Bevins — sound designer Michael Suarez — music Aaron Jordan, Melissa Li, Chip Taylor, Andy Wagner, Patrick Wang — casting Cindi Rush Casting, Hudson Valley Casting
Patrick Wang (director) was born in Texas, the son of Taiwanese immigrants. He graduated from MIT with a degree in economics and music and theater arts. He has studied game theory, health policy, and income inequality at the Federal Reserve, the Harvard School for Public Health, and other organizations. He is author of the books The Monologue Plays and Post Script, an interactive book about the making of The Grief of Others. His first film In the Family was hailed “an indie masterpiece” by Roger Ebert. His second film, The Grief of Others, premiered to critical acclaim at SXSW and Cannes. He was named one of the "25 New Faces of Independent Film" by Filmmaker Magazine, and the New York Times remarked, “This is a career to keep an eye on.”