Lives Less Ordinary
Indiana Jones: The kids who remade a blockbuster
Aug 20, 2023
Chris Strompolos and Eric Zala, two Mississippi boys, recreate Raiders of the Lost Ark shot-for-shot using only their pocket money. Their adventure includes fires, emergency ward visits, shut downs by angry parents, and a lost tape that reunites them years later.
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- The process of recreating 'Raiders of the Lost Ark' became a transformative and empowering journey, allowing Chris and Eric to confront and overcome personal difficulties, shaping their identities and future endeavors.
- Despite numerous challenges, including prop malfunctions and personal conflicts, Chris and Eric's determination and love for filmmaking drove them to complete their shot-for-shot remake of 'Raiders of the Lost Ark' after seven years of filming.
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Childhood Imagination and the Birth of a Mission
Two young boys, Chris and Eric, inspired by the movie 'Indiana Jones: Raiders of the Lost Ark,' embark on an ambitious project to recreate the entire film shot-for-shot in their backyard. This childhood imagination and love for filmmaking drive them to gather props, costumes, and neighborhood kids to bring their dream to life. Despite numerous challenges, including prop malfunctions, personal conflicts, and amateur filmmaking limitations, their determination pushes them to complete the project after seven years of filming.
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