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Student Travels More Than 5000 Miles To Meet With A Complete Stranger Suggested By Facebook
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Student Travels More Than 5000 Miles To Meet With A Complete Stranger Suggested By Facebook

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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

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Put up posters

Found someone who knew Neal…

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…but thought it was a prank

Watch the documentary to see what happens next!

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bubuletzzzz
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9 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Very cool. He's a very kind and funny man. I think it was totally worth knowing him.

CrunChewyWatson
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9 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Your adventurous spirit will serve you well in this world! Thanks for sharing!

WissamChidiak
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9 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

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
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9 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

This is so amazing, I haven't watched the documentary but I hope Facebook was accurate with it's suggestions, good luck!

MarcoglieseLise
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9 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I loved it ! I love the idea, the subject and hope you will stay friends....

NasprisLilianaNicoleta
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9 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

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
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9 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

it's really GREAT ! I loved it . Why do you say at some point that John lury was aware of the project ?

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9 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

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
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9 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

SO GOOD! I will SHARE this and the warm feelings it gave me in my tummy.

HannahKlopping
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9 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

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
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9 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I actually enjoyed this documentary immensely. Lots of funny moments, too... all the segway shenanigans cracked me up!

EvaValadez-Knight
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9 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I want friends like Neal, friends who just want to have fun..healthy simple fun. Great documentary!

MártaTheCat
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9 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

This is crazy! :D And awesome! :D I just can't stop smiling! :D

MarcoglieseLise
Community Member
9 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I loved it! I love the amazing idea, the subject and hope you stay friend....

blackdarkstorm
Community Member
9 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

It's really GREAT !! I loved it. Why do u say at some point that John lury was aware of the project ?

bubuletzzzz
Community Member
9 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Very cool. He's a very kind and funny man. I think it was totally worth knowing him.

CrunChewyWatson
Community Member
9 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Your adventurous spirit will serve you well in this world! Thanks for sharing!

WissamChidiak
Community Member
9 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

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
Community Member
9 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

This is so amazing, I haven't watched the documentary but I hope Facebook was accurate with it's suggestions, good luck!

MarcoglieseLise
Community Member
9 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I loved it ! I love the idea, the subject and hope you will stay friends....

NasprisLilianaNicoleta
Community Member
9 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

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
Community Member
9 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

it's really GREAT ! I loved it . Why do you say at some point that John lury was aware of the project ?

Community Member
9 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

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
Community Member
9 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

SO GOOD! I will SHARE this and the warm feelings it gave me in my tummy.

HannahKlopping
Community Member
9 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

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
Community Member
9 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I actually enjoyed this documentary immensely. Lots of funny moments, too... all the segway shenanigans cracked me up!

EvaValadez-Knight
Community Member
9 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I want friends like Neal, friends who just want to have fun..healthy simple fun. Great documentary!

MártaTheCat
Community Member
9 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

This is crazy! :D And awesome! :D I just can't stop smiling! :D

MarcoglieseLise
Community Member
9 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I loved it! I love the amazing idea, the subject and hope you stay friend....

blackdarkstorm
Community Member
9 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

It's really GREAT !! I loved it. Why do u say at some point that John lury was aware of the project ?

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