Marwencol (2010)

Name: Marwencol
Genre: Documentary
Released: 2010
Duration: 83 min
Rating: 7.2
Cast: Mark Hogancamp, Emmanuel Nneji, Edda Hogancamp, Tom Neubauer, Julie Swarthout

1h 23m United States of America

Documentary

Plot

Mark Hogancamp, after suffering a brutal assault that leaves him with significant brain injuries and financial struggles, embarks on a unique path to healing through his art. He constructs "Marwencol," a meticulously crafted 1/6th scale replica of a World War II town in his backyard. This imaginative world not only serves as a canvas for his creativity but also aids in his emotional recovery, allowing him to process his trauma and reconnect with his past. As he inhabits this vibrant community, Mark finds solace, friendship, and a renewed sense of purpose.

Cast

Mark Hogancamp Emmanuel Nneji Edda Hogancamp Tom Neubauer Julie Swarthout Janet Wikane Mark Wikane Bert Lisa Bruck Colleen Vargo David Naugle Ruthie Hotaling Tod Lippy