Movies by Donick Cary

Donick Cary is a filmmaker who brings a refreshingly offbeat and irreverent sensibility to both scripted and documentary features. With a background in comedy writing, Cary has honed a distinctive voice that blends absurdist humor, sharp social commentary, and a deep fascination with the stranger corners of human experience. His 2020 documentary "Have a Good Trip: Adventures in Psychedelics" exemplifies Cary's ability to tackle unconventional subject matter with a deft touch. Rather than delivering a dry, academic exploration of psychedelics, he crafts a lively, star-studded journey through first-hand accounts of mind-altering experiences, punctuated by animated sequences and playful interviews. In doing so, Cary offers a surprisingly enlightening and entertaining look at the cultural and psychological impacts of these mind-bending substances. More recently, Cary brought his distinctive sensibilities to the realm of narrative filmmaking with "Hail to the Breadsticks!" (2023), a quirky comedy that follows a small-town community's obsession with a local fast-food chain. By balancing crowd-pleasing laughs with a sly critique of American consumerism, Cary demonstrates a keen understanding of how to use genre tropes to explore deeper themes. Whether delving into the counterculture or dissecting the absurdities of modern life, Donick Cary's work stands out as a refreshingly unique and insightful contribution to contemporary cinema.