Saving Superman

Best Short Documentary Adam Oppenheim, Samuel-Ali Mirpoorian United States, Documentary, English, 00:10:33

In a small suburb outside of Chicago lives Jonathan, a 57 year old man with ASD (autism spectrum disorder), also known as ‘Superman’. Known for his heroic actions, Jonathan is a revered member of the Glen Ellyn community and has been a staple in the 4th of July Parade for nearly 30 years. When Jonathan’s living circumstances were threatened by a new building owner, the townspeople sprung into action after his best friend Julie started a fundraiser to save his home.

Film block: DOCUMENTARY / ON CONNECTION AND PASSION

Screening:

Sunday 29-06-2025 / 13:00

Palace of Culture Pernik, Hall 1

Language English
Country United States
Genre Documentary
Cinematographer Adam Oppenheim
Producer Adam Oppenheim, Julie Spiller, Samuel-Ali Mirpoorian
Music Mark Crawford
Editor Samuel-Ali Mirpoorian
Year of creation 2024
Duration 00:10:33

Director Adam Oppenheim, Samuel-Ali Mirpoorian

Adam Oppenheim is a director of photography based out of the Midwest specializing in documentaries and commercials. He served as cinematographer on the award-winning feature documentary, Greener Pastures, which premiered on PBS' Oscar-nominated and Emmy award-winning series, Independent Lens on March 25th, 2024. SAVING SUPERMAN is his directorial debut.

Samuel-Ali Mirpoorian is an award-winning Iranian-American filmmaker exploring societal themes at the intersection of time, isolation, health, science, and introspection. His debut feature documentary, Greener Pastures, screened at over 50 film festivals and won over fifteen awards. Samuel-Ali was named a PBS Wyncote Fellow in 2023 and is a recipient of the Kodak Motion Picture Film Bronze Award for Excellence in Filmmaking. His work has been supported by Far Star Action Fund, Doc Society, Catapult Film Fund, Exposure Labs, ITVS, The Redford Center, and The Points North Institute.