Potato Dreams
b'Welcome back to our Backstory fans\\u2026In this episode we chat with writer and Director Wes Hurley, whose new film, \\u201cPotato Dreams of America\\u201d is out on all major streaming services. The film deals with a myriad of topics related to Wes\\u2019 childhood in the former Soviet Union, and his mother\\u2019s desire to get herself and Wes to The US. It is a mostly biographical account of what took place during Wes\\u2019 childhood, where he came to dream of a new life here by watching American movies with his mother. \\xa0His mother starts corresponding with a man from the US and ultimately Wes and his mother get there wish of moving to the US. This major life change is not without its challenges for each of them, and the film expertly depicts some of the events each dealt with after coming here. It is a sweet, interesting, \\xa0and funny story, yet it shows some of the hard decisions made by Wes\\u2019s mother in the hope of giving Wes a better life. For Wes\\u2019 part, the film also deals with his struggles to fit in and find himself here in the US. \\xa0We also get a bit of Wes\\u2019 backstory beyond the film, and a few things not included in it. We invite you to check out the film, and listen to this really interesting episode with Wes. We know you will enjoy both.'