Intro
presentsRudy and Neal Go Fishing
Award-winning Documentary Film
NOW AVAILABLE TO PBS STATIONS NATIONWIDE
thank you to our presenting station WLRN and American Public Television
Intro
presentsRudy and Neal Go Fishing
Award-winning Documentary Film
NOW AVAILABLE TO PBS STATIONS NATIONWIDE
thank you to our presenting station WLRN and American Public Television
Rudy and Neal Go Fishing is a documentary film about two guys going fishing in South Florida's beautiful waters. But it's not your ordinary fishing trip.
Meet Rudy and Neal.
Rudy is a U.S. Army veteran suffering from Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD). Neal is a tournament angler with an unusual professional background.
Fishing is part of Rudy's therapy.
There’s a lot at stake for veterans with PTSD -- 20 veterans commit suicide every day in America.
Rudy spent a majority of his military career in multiple war zones and when Neal is not competing in a fishing competition, he makes a living cutting hair in Miami. Watch how the simplicity and tranquility of fishing in this remote paradise allow this vet to reconnect with nature and start to heal.
For more information please visit:
Miami VA's Recreation and Creative Arts Therapy
Photography by Pablo Durana.
Team
team
Abigail Tannebaum Sharon
Producer/Director
I’ve been telling stories my whole life and am fortunate to make a living doing just that. My work over the past fifteen years- including an Emmy Award winning program- includes a national commercial campaign, National Geographic Channel, PBS, Discovery Channel, TLC, HGTV, and VOA. Most recently, I co-directed the documentary short MAINE GIRLS.
Directory of Photography
Documentary films are my passion; they have the ability to educate, expose, and inspire. I love traveling and sharing stories. My broadcast work can be seen on National Geographic Channel, Discovery, Smithsonian, HBO, MTV, NBCsports, PBS, TLC, History Channel, and Red Bull Media. I have also collaborated with Fine Films on the Oscar-winning documentary short Inocente. My most recent documentary feature is JOYRIDER. Visit pablodurana.com to learn more.
Cindy D'Agostino
Editor
I love how much I learn on every show and can tell you if a Python can really eat an alligator whole. I've freelanced as a documentary and television editor for the past 14 years. My shows have aired on National Geographic, Smithsonian, PBS, Discovery, Spike TV and the Documentary Channel. I've worked on shows that have won Emmys and numerous festival awards. I've also learned about the history of early African-American aviators and way too much about Neil Diamond.
Composer
I have worked as a professional musician all of my adult life. Now I work for myself, scoring films and creating music for television. My clients include National Geographic TV, HBO and Discovery Studios, Creative agencies large and small and independent filmmakers. . Simply put, I love making music, in all of it’s many forms-and I get to do it every day. Visit me here to learn more www.sonicbloom.tv/
Milvionne Chery
Production Assistant
I love to talk to people and get to know their story. That love led me to pursue my M.A. in Television, Radio, and Film from Syracuse University. I have worked in both print and television, working with major cable networks such as DIY, Bravo and Smithsonian Channel.
Team
team
Abigail Tannebaum Sharon
Producer/Director
I’ve been telling stories my whole life and am fortunate to make a living doing just that. My work over the past fifteen years- including an Emmy Award winning program- includes a national commercial campaign, National Geographic Channel, PBS, Discovery Channel, TLC, HGTV, and VOA. Most recently, I co-directed the documentary short MAINE GIRLS.
Directory of Photography
Documentary films are my passion; they have the ability to educate, expose, and inspire. I love traveling and sharing stories. My broadcast work can be seen on National Geographic Channel, Discovery, Smithsonian, HBO, MTV, NBCsports, PBS, TLC, History Channel, and Red Bull Media. I have also collaborated with Fine Films on the Oscar-winning documentary short Inocente. My most recent documentary feature is JOYRIDER. Visit pablodurana.com to learn more.
Cindy D'Agostino
Editor
I love how much I learn on every show and can tell you if a Python can really eat an alligator whole. I've freelanced as a documentary and television editor for the past 14 years. My shows have aired on National Geographic, Smithsonian, PBS, Discovery, Spike TV and the Documentary Channel. I've worked on shows that have won Emmys and numerous festival awards. I've also learned about the history of early African-American aviators and way too much about Neil Diamond.
Composer
I have worked as a professional musician all of my adult life. Now I work for myself, scoring films and creating music for television. My clients include National Geographic TV, HBO and Discovery Studios, Creative agencies large and small and independent filmmakers. . Simply put, I love making music, in all of it’s many forms-and I get to do it every day. Visit me here to learn more www.sonicbloom.tv/
Milvionne Chery
Production Assistant
I love to talk to people and get to know their story. That love led me to pursue my M.A. in Television, Radio, and Film from Syracuse University. I have worked in both print and television, working with major cable networks such as DIY, Bravo and Smithsonian Channel.
Screenings/Awards
awards
Best Short Documentary - JP2 Inter-Faith Film Festival - 2015
Best Documentary - Tamp Bay Underground Film Festival - 2014
Best Documentary - 15 Minutes of Fame Film Festival - 2014
Audience Favorite - 15 Minutes of Fame Film Festival - 2014
screenings
TV:
PBS - Premiere: 11/6/17 at 9 pm EST (WLRN)
FS1 - Premiere: 5/25/15 at 8 pm EST
Film Festivals:
San Luis Obispo International Film Festival
San Luis Obispo International Film Festival
15-Minutes of Fame Independent Film Festival
All Sports Film Festival (ASLAFF)
Rehoboth Beach Independent Film Festival REGIONAL SHOWCASE
Fort Lauderdale International Film Festival (FLIFF)
Whitaker St. Louis International Film Festival (SLIFF)
Tampa Bay Underground Film Festival
Screenings/Awards
awards
Best Short Documentary - JP2 Inter-Faith Film Festival - 2015
Best Documentary - Tamp Bay Underground Film Festival - 2014
Best Documentary - 15 Minutes of Fame Film Festival - 2014
Audience Favorite - 15 Minutes of Fame Film Festival - 2014
screenings
TV:
PBS - Premiere: 11/6/17 at 9 pm EST (WLRN)
FS1 - Premiere: 5/25/15 at 8 pm EST
Film Festivals:
San Luis Obispo International Film Festival
San Luis Obispo International Film Festival
15-Minutes of Fame Independent Film Festival
All Sports Film Festival (ASLAFF)
Rehoboth Beach Independent Film Festival REGIONAL SHOWCASE
Fort Lauderdale International Film Festival (FLIFF)
Whitaker St. Louis International Film Festival (SLIFF)
Tampa Bay Underground Film Festival
Press
press
LA TALK RADIO- Talk It Out! - 8/25/15
FOX NEWS- Shepard Smith Reporting - 5/25/15
My Fox (Fox 5- DC and Houston) - 5/25/15
Picture Lock Show GI Film Festival '15: Abigail Tannebaum Sharon "Rudy + Neal Go Fishing" - 5/23/15
St. Peters Blog- PTSD Florida fishing therapy documentary comes to Seminole film fest - 12/4/14
FOX NEWS- Fishing as therapy for military vets with PTSD - 11/29/14
Nov. 29, 2014 - 5:35 - Neal Stark takes veterans out on the water
7 NEWS WSVN- Fishing vet documentary premieres at Fort Lauderdale Film Festival - 11/12/14
Sun Sentinel- War and peace and friendship at FLIFF - 11/11/14
THE WEI NETWORK- FLIFF2014- Rudy and Neal Go Fishing - 11/11/14
FOX 35 - News Orlando Florida-filmed documentary shares hope for PTSD sufferers - 8/31/14
M&V - Documentary highlights PTSD and new therapy adventure - 7/17/14
WLRN - Army Vets Become Fishermen For Therapy - 4/24/14
Miami Herald - Fishing buddies find healing on the water - 4/12/14
DCish.com Blog - Abigail: The Ultimate Multitasker - 4/9/14
Press
press
LA TALK RADIO- Talk It Out! - 8/25/15
FOX NEWS- Shepard Smith Reporting - 5/25/15
My Fox (Fox 5- DC and Houston) - 5/25/15
Picture Lock Show GI Film Festival '15: Abigail Tannebaum Sharon "Rudy + Neal Go Fishing" - 5/23/15
St. Peters Blog- PTSD Florida fishing therapy documentary comes to Seminole film fest - 12/4/14
FOX NEWS- Fishing as therapy for military vets with PTSD - 11/29/14
Nov. 29, 2014 - 5:35 - Neal Stark takes veterans out on the water
7 NEWS WSVN- Fishing vet documentary premieres at Fort Lauderdale Film Festival - 11/12/14
Sun Sentinel- War and peace and friendship at FLIFF - 11/11/14
THE WEI NETWORK- FLIFF2014- Rudy and Neal Go Fishing - 11/11/14
FOX 35 - News Orlando Florida-filmed documentary shares hope for PTSD sufferers - 8/31/14
M&V - Documentary highlights PTSD and new therapy adventure - 7/17/14
WLRN - Army Vets Become Fishermen For Therapy - 4/24/14
Miami Herald - Fishing buddies find healing on the water - 4/12/14
DCish.com Blog - Abigail: The Ultimate Multitasker - 4/9/14
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About the Film
Following 13 immigrant and U.S.-born teenage girls, MAINE GIRLS explores the important role that young people play in bridging cultural divides. In Maine - the whitest state in America - immigrant students are entering public schools in record numbers. But as the population increases, so does the number of hate crimes. Over the course of 8 weeks, a diverse group of girls at South Portland High School learn what it takes – and what it means – to make genuine friendships with people who don't look or live the same way that they do. Leading by example, these teenage girls pave the way for greater empathy at their school and in doing so, encourage other girls to step up and do the same in their own communities throughout the United States.
Co-Directors/Producers Yael Luttwak and Abigail Tannebaum Sharon
Executive Producer Sonnie Dockser
Director of Photography David Hout
Editor David Grossbach
Additional Editing Carol Slatkin
Co-Producers Susan Barocas and Sheila Kinkade