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Deerwoods Deathtrap

50 years ago Jack and Betty were hit by a train and survived. This is their story.

While on a trip to Cape May New Jersey in 1971, Jack and Betty survived an accident that not many other humans have…they were hit by a train. Not only did they survive, but their 4-year-old son, infant daughter, and elderly mother survived the crash as well. 50 years later, they return to the scene of the accident to recount their conflicting memories.

James P. Gannon

James is a self-taught filmmaker. He has directed 10 short films that have won awards at multiple film festivals including SXSW, Florida Film Festival and Maryland Film Festival. His latest film, Deerwoods Deathtrap premiered at Sundance 2022. His previous short Betty Feeds the Animals, premiered at the 2019 Slamdance Film Festival and has gone on to screen at over 18 additional festivals.

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