THE FILM
Adopted at birth and raised in Louisiana, David Scotton is on a journey to Indiana to meet the birth parents he’s never known. His tattooed birth mother, Melissa, and reserved birth father, Brian, anxiously wait for him, concerned David will reject them for decisions they made before he was born. I Lived on Parker Avenue is a short documentary about a mother’s agony in choosing what’s best, the joy of a couple starting a family, and young man’s search for where his life began.
I Lived on Parker Avenue was released online March 8 2018 on this site and remains here for free viewing. DVDs are available for purchase.
THE CAST
DAVID SCOTTON
David Scotton is a college student raised in Louisiana who finally decides he is ready to meet his birth parents.
As he boards a train headed to Indiana, David fears how this reunion might reshape the life he cherishes with his family down South.
Melissa Coles
Melissa Coles is a tattooed and four-wheeling country girl who reveals a tender and maternal soul as she excitedly awaits the reunion with David.
But nineteen years after giving birth to David, she still wrestles with her decision.
Brian Nicholas
Brian is David’s reserved birth father who has kept David a secret from even his closest family.
He is burdened by what David will think after all these years, especially when David learns about their visit to the local abortion clinic.
Jimmy and Susan Scotton
Jimmy and Susan, David’s parents, adopted David at birth. Susan has faced her own sufferings, especially through the death of her first two sons.
Through the adoption of David and the sacrifice of Melissa and Brian, Jimmy and Susan’s dreams of having a son were finally realized.
THE FILMMAKERS
Philip Braun III
DIRECTOR
While pursuing a print journalism degree and before stepping behind the camera, Philip wrote obituaries at The Times-Picayune newspaper in New Orleans.
He graduated at the top of the communications school at Loyola University New Orleans but soon felt more attracted to creating stories through images. An internship at a PBS station and apprenticeship with a local director fueled Philip's interest in cinematography.
He cut his teeth on small commercial and non-profit videos before focusing on larger educational projects. I Lived on Parker Ave. is his documentary debut.
LOUISIANA RIGHT TO LIFE & Joie De Vivre Media
BENJAMIN CLAPPER / EXECUTIVE PRODUCER
Louisiana Right to Life, Joie De Vivre Media, and executive producer Benjamin Clapper present “I Lived on Parker Avenue” as its first short documentary.
Based in New Orleans, Joie De Vivre Media desires to showcase the “joy of life” through its work.
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NEWS & UPDATES
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Screening and discussion tomorrow night in Covington, LA with Susan Scotton! https://t.co/uouQqbdE4s -
Sharing the beauty of #adoption in NYC today with 8th graders together with Sisters of Life and @NY_Arch! https://t.co/DffH8Nt3Nd
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Thanks to @SteveScalise for presenting @DavidScotton1 with a Congressional Record today honoring David’s work on be… https://t.co/zq2QsTwmLP
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RT @HumanLifeAction: Just finished watching @ILivedOnParker - what a beautiful story showing the goodness in #adoption! Watch the film t… https://t.co/cQ7zomGJSB
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RT @BoysandGirlsAid: .@ILivedOnParker has been nominated for the "Best Short Documentary" award at this Saturday's Best of New filmmaker… https://t.co/rGMSdCNN6f
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National Adoption Groups:
National Council for Adoption: www.AdoptionCouncil.org
Brave Love: BraveLove.org
Heartbeat International: www.HeartbeatInternational.org
The Adoption Network: www.AdoptionNetwork.com