In a Dream

Metaphor upon metaphor abound in this documentary about artist Isaiah Zagar. A fixture in his South Philly neighborhood, Zagar decorates on a huge scale, using mosaics to cover entire rooms, façades of buildings, and large freestanding mazes and installations. Just as Zagar combines things in a pattern to tell a grand story in his art, so the filmmaker, his son Jeremiah, cuts sequences together to tell the story of his father—a sensitive soul pieced back together after being been shattered by mental fragility and marital infidelity. Visually stunning in vibrant high-def, the movie is a treat for the eyes and ears as well as the mind. Bonus materials include the trailer and an additional short about Isaiah and wife Julia's marriage recommitment ceremony. Fascinating viewing for anyone with an interest in art and artists.—Ellen Druda, Half Hollow Hills Community Lib., Dix Hills, NY