Rat Pack Rat
Rat Pack Rat is a 2014 drama short film, written and directed by Todd Rohal. The film had its premiere at 2014 Sundance Film Festival on January 17, 2014. It won the Jury Award at the festival.
The film later screened at 2014 SXSW Film Festival on March 8, 2014. It also marks the final motion picture performance of Eddie Rouse, who died on December 7, 2014 of liver failure.
Plot
A Sammy Davis, Jr. impersonator, was hired by a Rat Pack fan's mother to perform on his birthday.Cast
- Steve Little as Rat Pack fan
- Eddie Rouse as Sammy Davis, Jr. impersonator
- Margie Beegle as mother
Reception
Accolades
Year | Award | Category | Recipient | Result |
2014 | Sundance Film Festival | Short Film Grand Jury Prize | Todd Rohal | |
2014 | Sundance Film Festival | Short Film Special Jury Award for Unique Vision | Todd Rohal | |
2014 | SXSW Film Festival | Grand Jury Award: Midnight Short | Todd Rohal |