Stutterer, A Brilliant Film That Channels the Thoughts of a Man Who Has Difficulty Communicating

Stutterer, written and directed by Benjamin Cleary, is a brilliant, multi-award winning film that tells the story of Greenwood Carsen (Matthew Needham), a lonely but earnest typographer who has trouble communicating with the outside world due to his stammer. Greenwood lives with his father and is in an online relationship with a woman named Ellie Parks (Chloe Pirrie) whom he’s terrified to meet in person, particularly when the opportunity conveniently presents itself.

Snap judgment 1226 reclusive typographer, invisible to the naked eye communication
skills of an infant, excels in the art of self-pity.

Lori Dorn
Lori Dorn

Lori is a Laughing Squid Contributing Editor based in New York City who has been writing blog posts for over a decade. She also enjoys making jewelry, playing guitar, taking photos and mixing craft cocktails.