Far from Gatsby

Feature mix documentary with AI - 1 hr 30 min

Synopsis:

Exploring the world of Todd Smith, world champion bodybuilder, and fitness club owner, as he discusses how his trajectory started out like the fictional character Jay Gatsby but then took a turn for the positive.

Director - Faustus McGreeves

Growing up carrying a camera and annoying family members, Faustus became a professional filmmaker in 2013. Since then, he has completed 6 feature films, a 21-episode series, and a slew of award-winning shorts.

Director Statement

With as many negative stories being told today, I was happy to find a true inspirational story in Todd Smith. Comparing and contrasting his real life story to the fictional anti-american dream story, The Great Gatsby, added a point of view that most Americans could access..