Feeling lost in today's society, a nostalgic man, filled with grief and confusion, begins an immense journey of self-discovery and self-healing as he tries to enlighten people, recapture the past, and change his dismal environment back to how it used to be. All in his own bold, yet peculiar way...the swan way.

Feeling lost in today's society and yearning for "the good old days," a nostalgic, grieving man begins an immense journey of self-discovery and self-healing, as his mysterious, alter- ego...THE SWAN.

Director Biography - Raymond Turturro

Originally from, and lives in Brooklyn, New York, Raymond had many interests growing up, but during high school decided to be devoted to acting, after it called to him. He studied at HB Studios in Manhattan/NYC with teachers such as director Jonathan Lynn (Clue, My Cousin Vinny), Salem Ludwig, and the great character actor/director Austin Pendleton...and went on to being in many independent films, some with moderate success. As time went on, he decided to continue with one of his other interests, writing. After an idea (The Swan Way) came to him one night, and finishing the majority of that idea's script fairly quick, he then planned to make it. It took a while, but it happened, and The Swan Way was created. The Swan Way is Raymond's feature film directorial debut. He continues acting, but is now concentrating more on The Swan Way's future. Thankful, and grateful, he is excited to let The Swan Way glide its way into film festivals. Also, he loves the beach, and collecting comic books from the 1940's to today.

Director Statement

The Swan Way is a combination of and inspired by many things, and also many films- Death Wish, The Natural, Network, and Rocky, being a few, with probably the major inspiration coming from, Taxi Driver...except I wanted to make it different and original, a bit more "realer"/down to earth, quirky, and with more of a loving /nostalgic aspect, while wrapped in an uplifting message. It involves the realities/many universal themes of the human condition. It deals with and explores the effects of grief/losing loved ones (it was written for/in honor of my family) and handling it, while being on a journey of self-discovery and self-healing. There are elements of relevant social issues in it that I wanted to bring to light, while asking the question, what is justice? - (along the lines of The Republic by Plato), and is it wrong, or right? It has an anti-hero/superhero vibe involving a new character that I created- The Swan.

The film has an essence of vengeance, in a real, peculiar way, yet it is a story of love, change, and hope for the future while thinking of the past. It involves nostalgia and sentimental feelings that some people have about missing the "good ol' days"/their "golden days" of childhood. It symbolizes the main character's love for the world, his family and his childhood. It is about society, community, the changing of them, and trying to bring people back together- having empathy, being friendlier, and generally trying to build a better world. It is about questioning your morals and values, ethics, and self-righteousness. It deals with technology taking over us; What is the meaning of it all? What is happening to this world?

There is so much more to say involving this film, the magical and heartbreaking stories from the making of it, and many other details, perspectives, and interpretations, but maybe can do that at the Q&A and interviews. So, I will stop now to invite you to find out and experience it. I, kindly thank you for your interest, and truly appreciate you for watching it!

Raymond