Trying to Look For God
Disciplines
Fiction | Other Film and Media Studies | Screenwriting
Abstract (300 words maximum)
After losing his father, Ben feels inexplicably guilty for it at only age 7. One night, he dreams himself in Heaven on a quest to find God. Ben's hopes are to negotiate his dad back, although maybe he doesn't quite believe he can. Along the way, he meets a special Frog who just wants to help. While unlikely friends, they both walk away from their meeting with something to carry for a long, long time.
Academic department under which the project should be listed
School of Communication and Media
Primary Investigator (PI) Name
Anna Weinstein
Trying to Look For God
After losing his father, Ben feels inexplicably guilty for it at only age 7. One night, he dreams himself in Heaven on a quest to find God. Ben's hopes are to negotiate his dad back, although maybe he doesn't quite believe he can. Along the way, he meets a special Frog who just wants to help. While unlikely friends, they both walk away from their meeting with something to carry for a long, long time.