Rudy + Neal Go Fishing

Director: Abigail Tannebaum Sharon

Category: Documentary Short

Runtime: 25 minutes

Place of Origin: Bethesda, Maryland

Shooting Locations: Miami, Florida

Synopsis: (Documentary) RUDY + NEAL GO FISHING puts a face to Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) The film is about a hairdresser and a soldier going fishing. The soldier is a veteran struggling with PTSD now that he is back on the home-front and his recreational therapist at the VA prescribed fishing as a form of therapy. The film is a snapshot of a moment in time where 2 men- from completely different walks of life- meet up for a fishing trip to help the soldier heal. Over the course of the day, the two guys bond and form a lasting friendship.

Festivals & Accolades: Fifteen Minutes of Fame Best Documentary and Audience Favorite, Breckenridge Film Festival, All Sports Film Festival, Rehoboth Film Society's Regional Screening, Ft. Lauderdale International Film Festival, St. Louis International Film Festival

Promotional poster for 'Rudy + Neal Go Fishing' with fishing scene and festival laurels.

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Rudy + Neal Go Fishing on FWAF TV

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Promotional poster for 'Rudy + Neal Go Fishing' with fishing scene and festival laurels.

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Rudy + Neal Go Fishing on FWAF TV

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