American Dreamer
A former computer programmer, Cam (Jim Gaffigan) is now struggling to make ends meet as a personal chauffeur to low-level drug dealer Mazz. Having lost his computer programming job and his family, Cam suffers an emotional breakdown and finds himself in an unrelenting downward spiral of mental health. Desperate to get out of his many financial binds, he kidnaps Mazz’s son in the hopes of collecting a ransom from the dealer. Shot in Norfolk, Virginia, and directed by Virginia native Derrick Borte (London Town, H8RZ), American Dreamer explores how desperation can lead to dangerous decisions. Discussion with director Derrick Borte, actor Robbie Jones, and David Mallin (ODU), moderated by Andy Edmunds (Virginia Film Office)
Date
Saturday, November 3
Time
5:00 PM
Location
Violet Crown 5
Film Info
Director: Derrick Borte.
Runtime: 92 min.
Genre: Drama
Year: 2018
Country: USA
Language: English
Featuring: Jim Gaffigan, Tammy Blanchard, Isabel Arraiza, Robbie Jones, Curtis Lyons, Eric D. Hill Jr.
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