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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 Type

Co-Production

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.