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Actor Martinez

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Lacking work in his hometown of Denver, computer repairman and aspiring actor Arthur Martinez decides to hire indie directors Mike Ott and Nathan Silver to document his life, and consequently become the star of a feature film. However, as the project evolves, the directors' and Arthur's vision increasingly differ. It becomes clear that watching Arthur perform tai chi, mingle with the local Denver theater community, and drive around town, will not provide enough drama to carry a film.

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Marjorie Baumgarten Austin Chronicle 03/23/2017
2/5
Everyone involved in Actor Martinez deserves kudos for the effort, but the unengaging result would be better chalked up to a failed experiment rather than shared with others in theatrical settings. Go to Full Review Andy Webster New York Times 03/16/2017
The self-references here, while intriguing, approach a comic navel-gaze. "Actor Martinez" has a saving grace, however: Ms. Burdge, radiating her customary charisma. Go to Full Review Sam Weisberg Village Voice 03/15/2017
Whether the real-life Martinez is this hotheaded and quick-tempered is left a mystery, but it matters not a whit, because even five minutes in the company of this Martinez is excruciating. Go to Full Review Michael J. Casey Michael J. Cinema 06/14/2021
4.5/5
Lean, potent, and downright entrancing. Go to Full Review Kam Williams Baret News 03/10/2017
2/4
A headscratcher apt to keep you guessing whether what you're watching is real or simply staged... Overall, mildly amusing, but nothing to write home about. Go to Full Review Read all reviews
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Nathan Silver

Director

Mike Ott

Director

Arthur Martinez

Arthur

Lindsay Burdge

Lindsay

Nathan Silver

Nathan

Mike Ott

Mike

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Synopsis Lacking work in his hometown of Denver, computer repairman and aspiring actor Arthur Martinez decides to hire indie directors Mike Ott and Nathan Silver to document his life, and consequently become the star of a feature film. However, as the project evolves, the directors' and Arthur's vision increasingly differ. It becomes clear that watching Arthur perform tai chi, mingle with the local Denver theater community, and drive around town, will not provide enough drama to carry a film.
Director
Nathan Silver, Mike Ott
Producer
Britta Erickson, Katie Shapiro, Patrick Hackett
Screenwriter
Nathan Silver, Mike Ott
Distributor
Breaking Glass Pictures
Production Co
Mary Jane Films
Genre
Drama
Original Language
English
Release Date (Theaters)
Mar 10, 2017, Limited
Release Date (Streaming)
Apr 1, 2017
Runtime
1h 15m