Chris Doubek
Called "A staple of the Austin indie scene" by Rotten Tomatoes (though he prefers "binder clip" as it holds more and is less invasive), Chris appeared in over 30 "Slackavetes" films at SXSW including Lovers of Hate (also nominated for an Independent Spirit John Cassavetes Award) & Computer Chess, directed by the "Godfather of Mumblecore", Andrew Bujalski . Both films had their world premieres at Sundance. Cannes premieres include Krisha directed by Trey Shults and Bacurau (Grand Prix Winner in 2019).
Chris was fortunate to have a summer stock theatre in his adopted hometown-- the Hampton Playhouse-- where he stayed out of trouble during high school summers working as an apprentice. Now sadly 'Playhouse Drive', it lives on in memory as the beginning of a great adventure. Thank you John & Alfred!
Movies
On a secluded farm in a nondescript rural town, a man is slowly dying. His family gathers to mourn, and soon a darkness grows, marked by waking nightmares and a growing sense that something evil is taking over the family.
4.8
- Sep 20, 2020
- English
Part psychological thriller and part provocative character study, A TEACHER explores the unraveling of a young high school teacher, Diana (Lindsay Burdge), after she begins an affair with one of her teenage students, Eric (Will Brittain). What starts as a seemingly innocent fling becomes increasingly complex and dangerous as the beautiful and confident Diana gets fully consumed by her emotions, crossing boundaries and acting out in progressively startling ways. Lindsay Burdge delivers a deeply compelling and seamlessly naturalistic performance that brings us into the mind of an adult driven to taboo against her better judgment.