My Friend Paul

Two childhood friends grow up: one makes films, the other becomes a bank robber.

Premiere Date
April 1, 2000
Length
60 minutes
Funding Initiative
Open Call
  • Award laurels-r Created with Sketch.
    2000 The American Psychiatric Association-Social services: Best Film of the Year
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    2000 The American Correctional Association-Best film of the Year
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    Jonathan Berman

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    The Film

    Two childhood friends grow up: one becomes a filmmaker, his friend Paul becomes a bank robber. Paul jumps parole and lands on the doorstep of his friend. Will Paul be able to survive life on the lam and off his psychiatric medication? Using Super-8 film from their suburban youth and current verité footage, My Friend Paul is a humorous, sometimes surreal look at issues of criminality, mental illness, and the nature of friendship.

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