Thirty-three Cecils: A Journey of Redemption and Reflection

Production Details

Title: Thirty-three Cecils

Format: Feature Film

Production Begins: Q1 2026

Producer: Tara Tomczyk – Orian Williams

Writer/Producer: Brian Esquivel

Writer: Everett De Morier – Robinson McGiffin

Director: Matthew Modine

Cast: Dustin Hoffman

CD: Candido Cornejo Jr.

Synopsis: Set in 1990s-era Binghamton, New York and Erie, Pennsylvania. It unfolds through a series of fortuitously discovered journal entries by two murdered men: a prominent cartoonist/documentarian from Erie who goes to prison for forgery, and a hard-drinking Broome County landfill employee who quits his job and sets off on a life-altering bicycle journey.

This production is not yet released.

Production Company

Sunset River Productions

Sunset River Productions
Binghamton, NY 13901
USA

b.esquivel@sunsetriverproductions.com
310-319-9500

About Thirty-three Cecils

This feature film narrates the intertwined stories of two men facing significant life challenges. One is a well-known cartoonist and documentarian from Erie who finds himself in prison due to forgery. The other is a landfill worker from Broome County who, overwhelmed by his routine, decides to leave his job behind and embark on a transformative bicycle trip. Their paths lead to unexpected revelations, showcasing the complexities of their lives and the choices that define them. Through their experiences, the film explores themes of redemption and self-discovery amidst adversity.