Documentary Shorts 2: Outsiders & Eccentrics
Documentary Shorts 2:
Outsiders & Eccentrics
90min.
This quintet of short documentaries profiles an array of outrageous and quirky characters.
Brother Rob
(Sofian Khan, U.S., 2011, 15 min.): Two Floridians – Pastor Terry Jones, who intends to burn the Koran, and Rob Stackhouse, a former truck driver who was born Southern Baptist but is now a Muslim – stand on opposite sides of the debate about Islam in America.
The Dude
(Jeff Feuerzeig, U.S., 2011, 19 min.): Jeff Dowd, who served as the model for the Dude, attends a Lebowski Fest, offering a glimpse into both this fascinating subculture and the colorful real-life character behind the fictional creation.
The Laying On of Hands: A Personal Journey
(Nick Twemlow, U.S., 2010, 9 min.): A son searches for his mother at an unusual crossroads of martial-arts death dealers and biblical faith healers.
Odysseus’ Gambit
(Alex Lora Cercos, Spain/U.S., 2011, 12 min.): A Cambodian-American looks for his place in the world of chess.
Wana Dubie’s War
(Andrew Sheeley & Jerod Welker, U.S., 2011, 35 min.): In an attempt to legalize marijuana by any means necessary, Joseph Bickell changes his name to Chief Wana Dubie, secedes his property from the U.S, and declares war against America.