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THE HAPPY POET
An organic snack stand is the setting for Paul Gordon’s mumblecore slice of life THE HAPPY POET. This gentle and philosophical story sandwiches itself between romantic comedy and anti-capitalist fairytale. Hope sprouts eternal for vendor Bill (Gordon), who rails against the idea that the only lucrative option for the penniless entrepreneur is drug dealing. The hikers and bikers of Austin love to discover new food carts, and they certainly appreciate Bill’s hummus if not his humour. But will the gloomy gourmet stand by his principles, or sell his soul to sausages? Can he earn his daily bread without buttering up the bankers? THE HAPPY POET is a slow-cooked portrayal of passive-aggressive pluck that pits underdog against hotdog with crusty wit and sweet sensitivity.


TOXIC ORANGES*: A WALL STREET FAIRYTALE
A homeless orange seller on Wall Street starts selling his fruits on credit and acquires sudden wealth and fame – until an unfortunate problem with his supply makes the system implode.