Written and directed by South African born Pierre Marais, ‘As Apple Pie’ is an immigrant’s observation of an American conversation. There seem to be fewer cultivated spaces to have an honest conversation with differing opinions and the result is that no one is really talking to each other. Not communicating seems to be as American as apple pie.

The short explores these ideas through a rekindled friendship and a contentious issue that arises between two young men of differing racial backgrounds. This is being observed by a waitress, who as an immigrant, represents the reminder that there is even more conversation to be had outside of what has been so prominent over the past few years in the USA. The purpose of this short is not to explore right and wrong, but instead, the importance of honest conversation.