Ernie Blick has just lost his job at a crucifix factory. Luckily, for Ernie, this allows him more time to devote to his invention. Yes, Ernie is an inventor -- and he's come up with something big. So big, in fact, Ernie's convinced it will change the way people look at life and death. With the support of his drummer friend Julia and his ex-Green Beret-evangelist cousin, Ernie unveils it to the world. But even he isn't prepared for the public's reaction.
Direction
Romanek's debut — music video precision meets lo-fi Americana.
Acting
Keith Gordon's twitchy, tender true-believer energy.
Production
Handmade gadgets that feel genuinely garage-built.
Director
Mark Romanek
Trivia, insights & behind the scenes
Mark Romanek shot this for $300,000 before becoming the visionary behind Nine Inch Nails' 'Closer' and One Hour Photo. You can feel the music video precision already forming.
A deadpan ancestor of Everything Everywhere All at Once and Safety Not Guaranteed — the lonely American inventor as holy fool, complete with public access TV as his cathedral.
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