DCIFF Opening Night — EASY DIGGING + Q&A w/director

Overview: A documentary crew follows Ed Brown, a middle-aged building inspector, as he returns to his childhood dream of digging a hole to China. When Ed’s plans go viral and a billionaire investor gets involved, the whole world tunes in. Ed must face why he’s digging this hole, the loss of a childhood friend, his strained relationship with his father, and what it means to attempt the impossible. ( United States / 2024 / 99 mins )

Marissa Macy is a children's author, filmmaker, and improviser in Austin, TX. She has been making DIY films since 2011, including the local cult hit Bed Eater: The Movie (2017). Her directing process heavily incorporates improv, and she loves to write complex characters and absurd, high-concept ideas. Marissa also helps run We Luv Video, a non-profit video store in Austin.

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