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OPENING: THE LUCKIEST MAN IN AMERICA + AI SHOW
California Theatre, San Jose Tue, Mar 11 7:15 PM
An all-star cast including Paul Walter Hauser, David Strathairn, Walton Goggins, Johnny Knoxville, Patti Harrison, and Haley Bennett, the true story of the man who stepped on to the stage of ‘Press Your Luck” harboring a secret: the key to endless money.
Film Info
Type of Film/Event:Short
Runtime (minutes):3
Premiere Status:SF - San Jose Bay Area Premiere
Genre:Drama
Comedy
Animation
Original Language:English
Cast/Crew Info
Director:Khushi Hora
Executive Producer:Nate Zucker
Producer(s):Leah Jiaxin Yu
Screenwriter:Carolina Herrera
Khushi Hora
Cinematography:Nate Zucker
Leah Jiaxin Yu
Carolina Herrera
Khushi Hora
Music By:Nate Zucker
Editor:Carolina Herrera

Description

Created for the MIT AI Film Hack 2025, this film follows Zuck, who finds even the simplest tasks overwhelming in a world where social interactions feel like a choreographed dance they don’t know the moves to. Despite this, they embark on a journey to replace Pixi’s broken toy, facing a series of seemingly insurmountable obstacles. Through this adventure, Zuck gradually discovers that the best way to dance through life isn’t about perfecting someone else’s rhythm—it’s about finding their own. The film explores themes of social anxiety, self-confidence, and the power of inclusion, asking: Is overcoming fear as simple as embracing oneself and being accepted by the world?