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Synopsis
DISHWASHER delicately offers a glimpse into the daily trials and tribulations of four immigrant workers under the scope of a bustling restaurant, where social, economic, and familial conflicts intersect with work dynamics. At its heart is Daniel, the unassuming dishwasher, who emerges as a beacon of hope amidst the turmoil.
Inspired by the real-life persona of Daniel, our studio's beloved cleaner, this film is a testament to his infectious joy and resilience. Collaborating with three proud first-generation immigrant actors from India, Brazil, and Mexico/Italy, alongside Mark Vaughn, an African-American actor portraying Daniel-- the narrative subtly unveils Daniel's wisdom, talents, and indomitable spirit. Through this evocative story, we aim to illuminate the often overlooked humanity and depth within those who labor behind the scenes, and the significance of their impact.
Bio
Alyssa Rallo Bennett is multi-hyphenate director/producer and singer-songwriter with directorial work inclusive of socially conscious feature film, The Pack, starring Lucie Arnaz, Elisabeth Moss, Zach Galligan accepted into the 2009 Tribeca Film Festival & a dozen international festivals and now streaming on Amazon Prime, ReRUN starring Christopher Lloyd, which premiered at the Woodstock Film Festival and nominated her for a Maverick Award, screened at multiple festivals garnering awards for the director, actors, writer and film, and the feature film Aberrant, starring Jack Quaid, that played multiple festivals and streaming on Amazon currently.
2022 marked the release of her debut album ANYMORE, as composer and writer - with many fantastic reviews including American Pancake’s “The fluid, diverse indie rock storytelling of Pinch That Vein feels like a movie you want to watch". Anymore has taken off globally and streams on all platforms link here: http://bitly.ws/sMBy . She played 4 release shows at Rockwood Music Hall, 76 House in Old Tappan, NJ, and The Bitter End in NYC.
Bennett's first training ground was as an actor, working with directors such as Franco Zeffirelli, Andre Gregory, Martin Scorsese. She has directed plays at Ensemble Studio Theater, the Harold Clurman Theater and was accepted into Sundance Institute's Playwriting Lab where she worked as director, writer and actor. She has an MA from NYU Gallatin in Drama & Psychology and a BFA from NYU Tisch Drama.
Screening History
Premiere Available
Credits
Actor - Mark Vaughn
