Parents at Graduation

Charlie Berens re-enacts a ritual that happens every May, when students graduate from college. Mom wants to wallow in the pride of the moment, because the child she put so much effort into is taking the next big step in life. In this day and age, that means taking an obscene number of photographs. Dad is avoiding any sentimental emotions by handing out advice and judgement, as is his habit. Berens plays both parts, not bothering to shave when switching parts.