I have no words – which happens, as you know, infrequently. It is so worth taking 40 minutes of your time to watch, listen and admire this remarkable film, remarkable woman and creative expression at its most powerful
WORTH WATCHING
Watch: Oscar Nominee ‘Heaven is a Traffic Jam on the 405’ Short Film
by Alex Billington
February 5, 2018
Source: YouTube
“One of the categories that gets very little attention at the Academy Awards is Best Documentary Short, usually featuring an impressive selection of international short films that are not always easy to watch. One of the films nominated as a Best Documentary Short from 2017 is one called Heaven is a Traffic Jam on the 405, directed by Frank Stiefel. If you live in Los Angeles, you know the 405 is one of the worst highways to drive and almost always has traffic. The film examines the life of LA-based artist Mindy Alper, who has struggled her entire life with mental disorders and depression, even though she produces remarkably deep, honest work. This short runs 40 minutes, but it’s worth a watch to get an inspiring look inside the mind of a tortured artist. You can find out more about Alper on the film’s official site after you’ve watched this. Enjoy.”
WOW….so touching! Thank you for sharing.
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Bernice,
Glad you watched this video. I thought it was remarkable too.
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I look forward to watching this. Travelling at the moment with limited internet, but bookmarked for when I get home.
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Peggy,
Do watch when you get home. It’s excellent. Safe travels!
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