American Dreams Redux

American Dreams Redux

You wanna be a filmmaker? Be the coyote.

NR 2019 · 62 min · ★ 5.5 · Comedy, Drama

After going through a breakup and moving back home, James navigates through a "quarter life crisis" while dealing with mental illness, a spandex wearing superhero, hunting for coyotes and faith healing as he pursues his dream of making a feature film.

Directed by Thomas Schade · Written by Thomas Schade

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