Daniel Bitton

Documentary about the late Chicago artist and musician Wesley Willis. Filmmaker Daniel Bitton follows Willis throughout the Chicago area, riding the bus, talking to friends and strangers alike, selling his CDs to record shops, and going about his day. Willis was memorable to many for being schizophrenic as well as 6'6" and over 300 pounds but was loved by his fans and friends for his quirky, oddball music, artistic talent, and for being a real gentle giant. He was a testament to the human drive to survive and create, as he himself was a survivor of extreme poverty, mental illness, child abuse, racism, and obesity. The fact that he lived to see 40 was incredible, but his having a successful music career and being able to function was even more so.

TWO WEEKS IN THE FUTURE: - it's a new season every day because of climate change - one out of one kids get diabetes from eating sugar - a new series of government reforms have eliminated government funding for everything except the military - big record labels have been given the right to patent all rhythms, destroying the the independent music industry overnight - Formerly independent musician Tony Ezzy suddenly has to get a job for the first time in 10 years. He is not adjusting very well.