THE PEANUT BUTTER FALCON
USA, 93 minutes
Directors: Tyler Nilson and Michael Schwartz
Starring: Zack Gottsagen, Shia LaBeouf, Dakota Johnson, Bruce Dern, John Hawkes, Thomas Hayden Church, and Jake "The Snake" Roberts.
Previous film festivals: SXSW (audience award winner)
This story is nothing short of a modern-day
Huckleberry Finn adventure. Zak, a young man with Down syndrome, runs away from his caretakers to chase his dream of becoming a professional wrestler. Through bizarre circumstances, Tyler, a small time outlaw on the run, becomes Zak’s unlikely coach and ally. Together, they wind through backwater deltas, elude capture, drink whiskey, find God, catch fish, and convince Eleanor, a nursing home employee, to join them on their journey.
What we think: This fantastic and intimate drama, which is blessed with a truly impressive cast, revolves around the star of the film, Zack Gottsagen, who overcomes the limitations of Down syndrome and shines as the lead actor.Expected to attend: co-directors Tyler Nilson and Michael SchwartzCLICK HERE TO BUY INDIVIDUAL TICKETS TO THIS SCREENING
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