I’m An Electric Lampshade
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WINNER - INDIEPIX AWARD
NOMINATED - BEST DOCUMENTARY FEATURE
2021
United States / Philippines / Mexico
96 mins
NYC Premiere
Documentary Film Competition
| John Clayton Doyle | |
| Doug McCorkle, Jacob Krupnick | |
| Doug McCorkle |
I’m an Electric Lampshade is an offbeat, heart-warming portrait of the world’s least likely rock star. This documentary-narrative hybrid feature tells the story of Doug McCorkle, a buttoned-up, mild-mannered corporate accountant who, after retiring at age 60, puts his marriage and life savings on the line to chase his wildest dream. Shot in the United States, Mexico & the Philippines, the film features a strong cast of undiscovered talent from across the globe. Like Sean Baker’s Tangerine, the cast is a menagerie of real people portraying versions of themselves, bringing an authenticity to the film that would be impossible to fake. The result is a mind-bending musical odyssey in the tradition of Stop Making Sense and Searching For Sugar Man.
About the Director
John Clayton Doyle is a multi-disciplinary artist known for his experimental use of movement, unconventional casting and meta storytelling. John’s work has been presented at The Brooklyn Museum, MassMoCa, Alvin Ailey Citibank Theater, Joe’s Pub at The Public Theater & Clemente Soto Velez to name just a few. John is the co-founder and Artistic Director of Harlem Dance Club, an arts organization that builds community by breaking down perceived barriers through the use of music, dance & visual arts.
Reviews
Old is the new young in “I’m an Electric Lampshade” – Winter Film Awards, by AJ Jean
Now Playing! One of the Best Films We’ll See All Year – KQED (San Francisco NPR-member station) TO DO LIST, by Michael Fox
Cinequest set to spread virtual joy with this year’s festival – The Marin Independent Journal, by Anne Gelhaus
Film Review – I’m An Electric Lampshade – The Reviews Hub, by Maryam Philpot
‘I’m An Electric Lampshade’ Is Worth Powering On – The Indiependant, by Alex McPherson
I’m An Electric Lampshade – On Yorkshire Magazine, by Roger Crow
I’m An Electric Lampshade – Quays Life, by Carmel Thomason
