38. Nick Beaulieu on 'My Omaha' and the Distance Between Realities

A new documentary attempting to put both a personal and a political perspective of Omaha on screen is the aptly titled My Omaha, directed by Nick Beaulieu, which embarks on its director’s dueling journey to balance the tense relationship he has with his terminally ill father, a big supporter of Donald Trump with his exposure to the legacy of Malcom X and activist Leo Louis II, each representing radically different worldviews in a polarized climate. In doing so, Beaulieu explores his Omaha, but also Omaha as a microcosm of a country that is full of contradictions so deep that they may never be reconciled. And, if one confronts that prospect, then what?

My Omaha premiered at the Slamdance Film Festival and is currently making its way around the country, starting its journey toward readily available viewing. Watch out for it as it likely comes to your neck of the woods sometime soon. Find showtimes and events at myomahafilm.com.

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