The Six Dollar Fifty Man

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Title

The Six Dollar Fifty Man

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NZ On Screen

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Description

In this award-winning short film, eight-year-old Andy’s make-believe superhero world gets a reality check: he has to confront playground bullies and the headmaster in order to rescue his pride, and his only friend. The gutsy outsider’s trails in the playground were inspired by filmmakers Mark Albiston's and Louis Sutherland’s upbringing on the Kapiti Coast. The film was a breakout festival hit. Amongst a haul of awards collected in its brown satchel were a win at Sundance, and special distinc...

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Format

Video

Date created

2009

URL

https://www.nzonscreen.com/title/the-six-dollar-fifty-man

Related subjects

slater / primary school / doll / fantasy / bullying / art / te horo / friends / friendship / drawing / lunchtime / schoolyard / playground / rural / electric fence / superpowers / imagination / superhero / kapiti coast / headmaster / bully / bullies / school / school kids / kids / raumati beach school / te horo school

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