The Many Faces of Moe Armstrong is an intimate portrait of puppeteer and performer Moe Armstrong. Through candid interviews and moments of performance, the film explores the layers of identity that shape an artist's life. Moving between humor, vulnerability, and reflection, the documentary reveals how creativity becomes a way to endure hardship, confront illness, and connect with others.
This film began as a conversation with an artist whose life and work blur the boundaries between performance and identity. Moe Armstrong is someone who inhabits many roles—puppeteer, musician, storyteller, and survivor—and each of these faces reveals something about how art helps us navigate the complexities of life.
Our goal with The Many Faces of Moe Armstrong was to create an intimate portrait that allows Moe's voice to lead the film. Rather than presenting a traditional biography, the film unfolds as a reflection on creativity, vulnerability, and resilience. Through Moe's words and performances, we see how art can become both a refuge and a way of connecting with others.
Simon S. O'Reilly is a filmmaker, cinematographer, and educator based in Connecticut. His work spans narrative film, documentary, and experimental media, often focusing on character-driven storytelling and the intersection of art and personal experience. O'Reilly directed the award-winning feature film Charlie Gorman's Wake and has worked on numerous short films and collaborative productions as a cinematographer, editor, and visual effects artist. He also teaches cinematography and filmmaking at CT State Community College.
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Director: Simon S. O'Reilly
Writer: Christopher Polack
Producer: Simon S. O'Reilly
Featuring: Moe Armstrong
Post Production: Sebastian Guillen
Post Production: Dan Zoumas
Post Production: Aleks Rice
Produced by: Regional Productions
Produced by: One53 Presents
Type: Documentary Short
Genre: Documentary Portrait
Runtime: 11 minutes
Completion Date: March 16, 2026
Country of Origin: United States
Country of Filming: United States
Language: English
Aspect Ratio: 16:9
Color: Color
Website: https://sites.google.com/view/themanyfacesofmoearmstrong/home
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FilmFreeway: https://filmfreeway.com/projects/4209048