Highlighting one of the most innovative American directors, this film reveals the path traveled by the auteur from his small-town Texas roots to his warm reception on the awards circuit. Long before he directed Boyhood, Richard Linklater’s intense desire to create fueled his work outside the Hollywood system. Rather than leave Texas, he chose to collaborate with like-minded artists crafting modest, low-budget films in a DIY style. His ability to showcase realistic characters and tell honest stories was evident from his films, and others soon took notice of his raw talent.

Richard Linklater: Dream Is Destiny

After coming back from the army, Clyde Lewis (Jonah Christian) experiences some misfortunes when Eliane (Kelsey Tuck) gives him upsetting news. With the help of a therapist (Kevin Clark) Clyde talks out his problems but at the same time Clyde finds his own ways to deal with his issues.