Sidewalk Moving Picture Festival 2008

Having made the film festival rounds with their award winning short doc 'Stringers,' John Beck and Don R. Lewis return to the short doc format with 'Drag King,' an exciting look into a truly bizaare type of demolition derby. Taking place each summer in the low-end resort town of Lakeport, Ca., huge crowds turn out to witness the 'Fiberglass 500,' a car/boat race by way of demolition derby...all taking place on the local race track. Let us explain...Rather than just take junker cars and smash them up, Lakeport residents have taken the demolition derby concept one step further, incorporating a major component of their community: boats. After a week long celebration where residents decorate boats and cars, all their efforts culminate during a hot August night as the 'Fiberglass 500' commences. When the green flag signals GO, asphalt boat racers attempt to destroy each others boats within the alotted time period. Last boat standing wins. Amazing photography and colorful characters combine to make 'Drag King' a must-see short film.Filmmaker Nathan Zellner said of 'Drag King,' ''No movie has ever made me want to hitch a boat to the back of my car and drive around in traffic. A terrific short film.' Filmmaker and Film Threat founder Chris Gore said, 'very professional work. Great crashes!'