{"id":2899421,"date":"2020-05-23T10:50:56","date_gmt":"2020-05-23T17:50:56","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/dostoevsky-bts.com\/blog\/?p=2899421"},"modified":"2020-05-23T10:50:56","modified_gmt":"2020-05-23T17:50:56","slug":"lynn-shelton-dostoevsky-two-legacies-intersect","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/dostoevsky-bts.com\/blog\/lynn-shelton-dostoevsky-two-legacies-intersect\/","title":{"rendered":"Lynn Shelton and Dostoevsky: Two Legacies Intersect"},"content":{"rendered":"

Lynn Shelton<\/a>, an incredibly distinct and beautiful voice in independent film, passed away unexpectedly<\/a> on May 16, 2020 of an undiagnosed blood disorder. She left behind an important legacy for the art of independent film, and was an inspiration for artists of all stripes. Her contribution cannot be overstated; her presence will be sorely missed.<\/p>\n

Shelton began making films at the age of forty, much later in life than many folks in the business. Over the next 14 years, she amassed a list of accomplishments in television and in independent film that includes 30 directing credits, 16 acting credits, and 10 writing credits. She wrote and directed 8 feature films, many of which she also edited, and her work earned her 12 award wins and 14 nominations.<\/p>\n

A recent rewatch of some of Shelton\u2019s films through the lens of the philosophies and messages of Dostoevsky, as we are wont to do here at Dostoevsky Reimagined, reveal deep connections on themes such as love, family, and even criminal justice. What follows is a deep dive of three of her independent films in that light.<\/p>\n