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Restrung

2014 · 56 min

A gentle, honest portrait of a craftsman chasing a risky dream, quietly tense and warmly human.

Directed by
Mike Enns
Genres
Documentary, Music
Starring
Randy Fullmer, Abraham Laboriel, James Lomenzo
Tagline
From electrifying success to near break-down, this is a true tale of a man with a mad plan whose life was unwound - and restrung.
Overview
He had always considered making guitars a passion, not an occupation, but in 2007, Randall Wyn Fullmer, an ordinary guy with a cat, turned his lifelong hobby into a full-out obsession. To launch on this adventure, he did what anyone else would do - he quit his high paying job at Disney, leaving behind a successful 20 year career. It seemed to make so much sense at the time! With Disney in the rear-view, Randall launched his self-proclaimed 'Mad Plan' and began crafting small-batch bass guitars full time. From a beginner's electrifying success to near break-down, this is a beautiful, honest and inspirational portrait of a passionate craftsperson who walked headlong into a foolhardy dream. This is a true tale of a life unwound and restrung.

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Directed by
Mike Enns
Genres
Documentary, Music
Starring
Randy Fullmer, Abraham Laboriel, James Lomenzo
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Tone
  • earneststrength 3 of 3
  • warmstrength 2 of 3
  • melancholicstrength 1 of 3
Pacing
measured, 2 of 4, from slow-burn to relentless
Attention
engaged, 3 of 4, from background-friendly to demanding
Themes
  • obsession
  • ambition
  • work
  • art
  • identity
Places
  • workplace
  • home
Era
contemporary
Audience
adult
Form
  • documentary
  • true story
Content intensity
  • Gore none
  • Language mild
  • Violence none
  • Sex none
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Scales, 0 to 10
ScaleValue0 to 10
Action1
Horror0
Humour3
Realism9
Romance1
Tension4
Darkness3
Complexity3
Emotional weight6

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documentary, music
Directed by
Mike Enns
Starring
Randy Fullmer, Abraham Laboriel, James Lomenzo
Runtime
56 min

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