Marwencol

I watched this documentary last night. It may not have been the greatest documentary I have ever seen but it certainly was interesting. It focuses on Mark Hogencamp. Mark was basically a town drunk who was beaten into a coma outside of his local bar. When he awakes from his coma he has no recollection of his past and no desire for alcohol.  He is brain damaged and works hard to regain his motor skills. Eventually he finds an escape from his trauma by creating an entire town he names Marwencol. He basically designs an entire miniature installation full of characters and life. His photography becomes a result of this and it truly is impressive. Or perhaps after hearing his story it becomes truly impressive.