Internet memes are the best, right? Even when our world feels like it’s about to come undone and descend into chaos, we can rely on the folks on social media to help cheer us up with clever pictures and captions. Well, one of the first memes that we can think about is the collection of old-school family portraits aptly titled “Awkward Family Photos.” And years after delighting millions of folks in various books, games, and a website, the pictures are coming to life in a new series.
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In honor of the first two episodes of “Awkward Family Photos” premiering at this year’s Sundance Film Festival, we’re thrilled to offer our readers an exclusive look at two posters. I mean, you have to assume that the posters for a series such as this are going to be gold, right? And luckily, they really are. Accompanied by the tagline, “Every family is a little awkward,” the posters depict two of the famous photos that will surely make you happy you grew up in only a slightly dysfunctional family.
“Awkward Family Photos” takes the popular website/memes and brings them to life, following the families and their stories, as well as making them pose one more time for a portrait. If the photos don’t make the hairs on the back of your neck stand up from the cringe, just wait until you hear the real stories and family drama.
The series is co-written by Mike Bender and Doug Chernack (both of whom created the original ‘Awkward’ website), along with director William A. Kirkley.
“Awkward Family Photos” premieres at this year’s Sundance Film Festival. You can see the new posters below.
Here’s the synopsis:
The families behind some of the most viral photos from the archives of AwkwardFamilyPhotos.com share their unique stories and reunite to re-create their original portraits, forcing them to reconcile their past and celebrate their awkwardness. We are proud to present the first two episodes of this hilarious, odd, and heartfelt exploration of being part of a clan.
