Oh My God! It's Harrod Blank! 16 years old

An obsessively-made documentary, filmed over 16 years, exploring the creative life and adventures of the eccentric artist and entrepreneur Harrod Blank. From his youth growing up in the woods with chickens and working as a camera assistant for his father- the venerable film-maker Les Blank- to the creation of his first attention-getting artcar, to his current multi-faceted career as creator and head of a nationwide art car movement, all the while pursuing his visions of non-conformity. Featuring interviews with his girl-friends, his mom, his brother, his raconteur lifelong pal, Kevin, as well as Blank’s own painful yet hilarious self-examinations. With special appearances by Les Blank and many fine art car artists. “The pressure to conform is incredible, ” says Blank, “but I don’t care what other people think. The reason I’m alive is to create.”

Credits

Oh My God! It's Harrod Blank! Cast

Name Character
Les Blank He was 72, 77 years old when he died as Self
Harrod Blank He was 45, now 61 years old as Self

Oh My God! It's Harrod Blank! Crew

Name Department
Oh My God! It's Harrod Blank! poster
Oh My God! It's Harrod Blank! (16 years)

  • Release day: Monday, February 18, 2008
  • Runtime: 74 minutes