Protagonist
NEW DOCS
A reformed gay Christian, a violent criminal, a left-wing German terrorist, and a bullied child who learns kung fu for self defense tell us their stories. On the surface, these four men have very different lives, but through the lens of Greek tragedy, Jessica Yu finds a way to reveal similarities. With its beautiful cross-cutting among scenes from Euripides, ingenious re-enactments, and starkly focused interviews, this hybrid film provides a rich tapestry that challenges us to reflect on the relationship of an individual’s life to the archetypal human experience. AT
Director
Jessica Yu
Producers
Susan West, Elise Pearlstein, Jessica Yu
Release Year
2006
Festival Year
2007
Country
United States
Run Time
90 minutes