Directing duo Spencer Cook and Parker Smith’s Act of God is based on a true story. This comedic yet touching story of friendship was inspired by their unique bond, they met when Parker was Spencer’s caregiver. Act of God explores the tension between self-reliance and true independence and has been selected for the Oscar-qualifying Palm Springs International Shortfest.
Logline: Stuart, a disabled man, isn’t the most honest guy when it comes to asking for help. Total self-reliance is his goal, which is tough when you can’t get out of bed on your own.
Synopsis: It follows a day in the life of Stuart, a disabled man whose life is a mess. His caregivers are abandoning him and for good reason: he’s an asshole, a fact that becomes quickly apparent to the new guy tasked with getting him out of bed.
Stuart’s commute to work is interrupted by the discovery of a $100 bill lying on the sidewalk, just out of reach. It flutters away as soon as he moves towards it, leading him on a chase that eventually destroys his wheelchair and forces him to reconsider his toxic ideal of self-sufficiency. Written and directed by a disabled man (Spencer Cook) and his actual caregiver (Parker Smith), Act of God explores the tension between self-reliance and true independence.
Watch the official trailer for Act of God as directed by Spencer Cook & Parker Smith
Spencer Cook and Parker Smith are both Austin Texas-based filmmakers. Cook being a lifelong wheelchair user is also a disability activist. Smith shot, edited, and directed his debut feature RAMBLIN FREAK as a one-man crew, going on to a world premiere at SXSW Film Festival in 2017. When he is not making films, he still works as Spencer’s primary caregiver.
This whimsical duo also co-wrote and co-produced ACT OF GOD along with Matthew Harrington and Samantha Jean Robinson. The stunning cinematography is thanks to Taylor Camarot.
ACT OF GOD will screen at Palm Springs International Shortfest this month.
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