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Student Travels More Than 5000 Miles To Meet With A Complete Stranger Suggested By Facebook
When Facebook suggested Belgian film student Victor Van Rossem to be friends with a certain Neal D Retke, a man with a beard living in Austin, Texas, he was intrigued.
Why would Facebook suggest a stranger? Could they really be friends? Instead of sending a simple friend request, Victor jumped on a plane and went searching for Neal to see if Facebook was right.
The hilarious and pretty absurd short movie ‘Neal D Retke For President!’ documents Victor’s search for Neal and for friendship.
More info: vimeo.com
All he knew is that this guy lived somewhere in Austin
So he went over there
And asked people if they had seen Neal
Put up posters
Found someone who knew Neal…
…but thought it was a prank
Watch the documentary to see what happens next!
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MwVervelia 9 years ago
never thought a documentary would touch me heart like this one did. This was unbelievable adorable...
bubuletzzzz 9 years ago
Very cool. He's a very kind and funny man. I think it was totally worth knowing him.
CrunChewyWatson 9 years ago
Your adventurous spirit will serve you well in this world! Thanks for sharing!
WissamChidiak 9 years ago
It's been a long time since I enjoyed a movie or Documentary as much as I enjoyed this one! And Neal is just AMAZING!
shannynsletcher 9 years ago
This is so amazing, I haven't watched the documentary but I hope Facebook was accurate with it's suggestions, good luck!
MarcoglieseLise 9 years ago
I loved it ! I love the idea, the subject and hope you will stay friends....
NasprisLilianaNicoleta 9 years ago
I thought I'll stop it on the first 10 seconds, but it's so well done that I'm glad I wach it!! Congratulations guys!!
blackdarkstorm 9 years ago
it's really GREAT ! I loved it . Why do you say at some point that John lury was aware of the project ?
thesamepage (Post author) 9 years ago
Thanks! Victor and Neal are both fans of Lurie's work and he was the only mutual friend they had on Facebook.
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HannahKlopping 9 years ago
SO GOOD! I will SHARE this and the warm feelings it gave me in my tummy.
HannahKlopping 9 years ago
SUPER AWESOME. And with "ADHD" it's hard for me to sit....But I did, and LOVED this....I'd vote for Neal. Id fly to Austin to kick it too.
MeganDeYoung 9 years ago
I actually enjoyed this documentary immensely. Lots of funny moments, too... all the segway shenanigans cracked me up!
EvaValadez-Knight 9 years ago
I want friends like Neal, friends who just want to have fun..healthy simple fun. Great documentary!
MarcoglieseLise 9 years ago
I loved it! I love the amazing idea, the subject and hope you stay friend....
blackdarkstorm 9 years ago
It's really GREAT !! I loved it. Why do u say at some point that John lury was aware of the project ?
thesamepage (Post author) 9 years ago
O, the video seems to have disappeared from this post. You can watch it here on Vimeo: https://vimeo.com/76253142
Load More Replies... MwVervelia 9 years ago
never thought a documentary would touch me heart like this one did. This was unbelievable adorable...
bubuletzzzz 9 years ago
Very cool. He's a very kind and funny man. I think it was totally worth knowing him.
CrunChewyWatson 9 years ago
Your adventurous spirit will serve you well in this world! Thanks for sharing!
WissamChidiak 9 years ago
It's been a long time since I enjoyed a movie or Documentary as much as I enjoyed this one! And Neal is just AMAZING!
shannynsletcher 9 years ago
This is so amazing, I haven't watched the documentary but I hope Facebook was accurate with it's suggestions, good luck!
MarcoglieseLise 9 years ago
I loved it ! I love the idea, the subject and hope you will stay friends....
NasprisLilianaNicoleta 9 years ago
I thought I'll stop it on the first 10 seconds, but it's so well done that I'm glad I wach it!! Congratulations guys!!
blackdarkstorm 9 years ago
it's really GREAT ! I loved it . Why do you say at some point that John lury was aware of the project ?
thesamepage (Post author) 9 years ago
Thanks! Victor and Neal are both fans of Lurie's work and he was the only mutual friend they had on Facebook.
Load More Replies... HannahKlopping 9 years ago
SO GOOD! I will SHARE this and the warm feelings it gave me in my tummy.
HannahKlopping 9 years ago
SUPER AWESOME. And with "ADHD" it's hard for me to sit....But I did, and LOVED this....I'd vote for Neal. Id fly to Austin to kick it too.
MeganDeYoung 9 years ago
I actually enjoyed this documentary immensely. Lots of funny moments, too... all the segway shenanigans cracked me up!
EvaValadez-Knight 9 years ago
I want friends like Neal, friends who just want to have fun..healthy simple fun. Great documentary!
MarcoglieseLise 9 years ago
I loved it! I love the amazing idea, the subject and hope you stay friend....
blackdarkstorm 9 years ago
It's really GREAT !! I loved it. Why do u say at some point that John lury was aware of the project ?
thesamepage (Post author) 9 years ago
O, the video seems to have disappeared from this post. You can watch it here on Vimeo: https://vimeo.com/76253142
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