runaway teens

His films like 'My Own Private Idaho' and 'Paranoid Park' intimately explore the lives, vulnerabilities, and survival strategies of runaway and homeless youth.

His debut 'Heartbeats' and other works sensitively portray adolescent rebellion, escape, and the emotional turmoil of young people fleeing difficult circumstances.

Films like 'You Can Count on Me' and 'Manchester by the Sea' deeply examine fractured families and youth caught in difficult situations seeking autonomy and escape.