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Gorilla and the Bird
In the alluring tale of Zack McDermott’s Gorilla and the Bird. A 26-year-old public defender from Brooklyn. His reality takes a surreal turn when he wakes up one morning convinced that his life is being filmed. Similar to the Truman Show-style audition for a TV pilot. Every person he encounters on the street becomes an actor.
Zack McDermott
Every car stops for him as if by magic, and every object he sees is a cue from “The Producer” to inspire his performance. This delusion is fueled by his bipolar disorder. Leads Zack on a wild spree through the bustling streets of Manhattan. Until he is eventually apprehended on a subway platform and admitted to Bellevue Hospital.
Bipolar Disorder
Thus begins Zack’s descent into psychosis, a harrowing journey that he must navigate to regain his sanity. From the vibrant streets of New York City, he is compelled to return to his roots in Kansas. Seeking solace and salvation from the one person who may hold the key to his recovery. He is a resilient and loving Midwestern mother, affectionately known as the Bird. Her unwavering support and fierce love serve as a guiding light in Zack’s dark and tumultuous world.
Gorilla and the Bird
Throughout his tumultuous odyssey, Zack encounters a series of extraordinary events that test his resilience and challenge his perception of reality. From being restrained by guards in mental wards to running naked through cornfields, he experiences a myriad of bizarre occurrences. He even believes he receives secret messages from the television and befriends a former Navy Seal and his talking stuffed monkey.
Amidst the chaos, Zack finds solace in the Bird’s unwavering love and support, giving him hope for a fresh start and the possibility of finding love, even with his bipolar disorder. With its raw emotional power, humor, and tenderness, “GORILLA AND THE BIRD” is a poignant and honest account of a young man’s unraveling and the profound impact of a nurturing relationship that ultimately saves him.
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