On an old blog I posted another documentary by Sean Dunne, but I feel this one is far better. His subject is Jimmy, a man who lives in his van by the river in Manhattan. I find a great appeal in this man lifestyle, washing with a fire hydrant and using his dogs as insulation. This is a great character study of a person who society wouldn't normally give the time of day, an everyman on the streets of New York. Dunne makes a great connection with his subjects and seems to gain their trust, which in turn makes for a great film and makes it intensely engaging. Sean makes great little documentaries which I admire greatly, so I urge you to check out his other films.
Man In Van from Sean Dunne on Vimeo.
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