Abstract:
Thirty Minutes or Less is a series which explores how an intimate relationship with a
midwestern town can influence someone in search of a sense of agency and
responsibility. Max Stephens, a notorious burnout, finds himself forced to find some
sense of independence after his mother cuts him off financially. Taking a job at Mo
Pizza No Problems as a delivery driver, an occupation he initially rejects, Max finds
himself thrown into an entirely new environment, both in his new workplace and in the
entire community of Lenape. Through his job, he discovers the beautiful nuances of the
town, and through the relationship he forms with it, discovers a sense of responsibility
and servitude. This newfound maturity, however, comes at a cost, at times.
