In this animated documentary, Los Angeles filmmaker Dion Labriola recounts his all-consuming childhood quest to contact his teen idol, Ike Eisenmann - and the magical turn of events that led him toward his goal (some 40 years later).
Direction
Labriola turns personal obsession into universal meditation on fandom.
Practical Effects
Hand-drawn animation style mirrors the analog era it celebrates.
Writing
Self-aware narration never tips into cringe—impressive balance.
Director
Dion Labriola
Trivia, insights & behind the scenes
US
