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