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The Dwarvenaut
The Dwarvenaut

The Dwarvenaut

Dream big. Build small.

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Documentary

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A glimpse into the unique mind of Brooklyn-based artist and entrepreneur Stefan Pokorny. Director Josh Bishop weaves memories of Stefan’s tumultuous childhood with his current struggles and triumphs to paint a mesmerizing portrait. An art prodigy obsessed from a young age with Dungeons & Dragons, Stefan navigates absurd adventures—from Wisconsin to Venice to Bushwick—on a quest to bring his most personal project to life through an ambitious multimillion dollar Kickstarter campaign.

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Budget

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Revenue

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Status

Released

Original Language

English

Runtime

82 mins

Rating

6.15/10

Release Date

30 April 2016

Country

United States of America

Cast

Stefan Pokorny

Stefan Pokorny

Himself

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