Synopsis: Stefan Lynch was raised by gay parents in the early eighties. He was cared for and loved by a group of adults, largely gay men, who he called his “aunties.” Stefan remembers the succession of AIDS-related illnesses in his family, including the death of his father in ‘91. Even in the face of terrible sickness and loss, his aunties showed him how to survive and care for one another.

Director's Bio: Director and producer Richard O'Connor produces animation for documentary films, commercials, theatrical pieces, and original short films through his studio Ace & Son Moving Picture Co. Their work has appeared in documentaries on PBS series like ​American Masters and ​American Experience ​and in the recent, critically-acclaimed animated documentary N​UTS! Richard began his career in animation at the Ink Tank working under R. O. Blechman, who, in turn, first worked under John Hubley. He brings this tradition—grounded in the duel drives of experimentation and craftsmanship—to all his work.

Film Website: https://storycorps.org/animation/my-aunties/