Norman Rockwell & the Hippo Inside

Norman Rockwell & the Hippo Inside tells the story of one man's struggle to reconcile himself with the boundaries of masculinity, sexuality, race, and America. From adolescence to a career as a teacher and football coach, to relationships with friends, family, colleagues, and significant others, to a battle with cancer, Yann's story unpacks the social forces that can often guide our decisions and vulnerably details their consequence on his life and the lives of others. As we follow him on his journey, we are given the chance to encounter that which makes us who we are, to understand our power or lack thereof, and to gain a deeper and more authentic connection to our shared humanity. Read more