Dead Mom Card

Death is a way of life at Houlihan’s Funeral Home until a change in ownership uncovers links between privilege and entitlement in its buried legacy.

Three funeral home employees—a white woman, a Black man, and a bi-racial gay man—must sort out who is in charge, and why, when the sudden death of the owner throws their lives in disarray. Their power struggles encompass misogyny, racism, and implicit bias. Along the way, they encounter the profane, the ridiculous, and many forms of grieving.

This locally produced feature has Portland talent in front of and behind the camera. Settings in St. Johns, North, and Northeast Portland feature prominently. The soundtrack is a mix of folk/pop, EDM, traditional Irish tunes, and hip hop originals by Q.Z. Tha Leader and Mic Capes.

Written, directed & produced by Steve Perkins.