Cries of Silence
“Cries of Silence” is an independent feature starring Karen Black, Kathleen York and Erin Buchanan that was shot on the Gulf Coast of Mississippi. It is a haunting Southern tale of  incest and isolation that is set during and after Hurricane Camille, which was the biggest hurricane to hit the Gulf Coast prior to Katrina.
[media id=28] Michael Barnard  collaborated with Writer-Director Avery Crounse, serving as Co-Producer, Director of Photography and Co-Editor. In 1997 the film won Best of Festival, Audience Favorite and Best Actress (Erin Buchanan) at Italy’s  Giffoni International Film Festival.