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
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