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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.

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    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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    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
    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
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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 ?

    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
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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
    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
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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
    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 ?

    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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