I’m not going to review Underestimating Jake. Because I’m not exactly unbiased. After all, the producer/writer/star of the film, Kurt Dreyer, is my brother. It does, however deserve a few words because it’s a pretty impressive project – and that’s not just because it’s my brother’s film. It’s because it took a little and turned it into a lot.
The entire film was produced for a total cost of $12,000. You read that right – only three zeros. The 65-minute finished product (which was originally expected to be a 30-minute short) then went on to numerous film festivals and several awards, including Best Director at Atlantic City and Best Drama at Breckenridge.
Underestimating Jake is the story of Gabby, the wife of a famous record producer. When her car breaks down in the middle of the Arizona desert, she’s rescued by a mysterious man – Jake Evans, a deaf mechanic with dreams of one day playing his guitar in Nashville. The two are thrown together and are forced to overcome racial, social, and physical barriers in order to form a life-changing friendship.
For more information on Underestimating Jake, you can email Kurt.
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