Sympathy for Delicious (2011)

Sympathy for Delicious
Type Feature Film
MPAA Rating NR
Runtime 1hr 36mins.
Genres Drama, Short Film
Status Published
US Release Date 04/29/2011
Synopsis
Dean O'Dwyer (Christopher Thornton) DJs in L.A. using stage name Delicious D. He' on the verge of stardom when a motorcycle accident leaves him completely paralyzed, and his dreams go up in smoke. Subsequently sinking into a deep depression while living out of his car on Skid Row, Dean takes the plunge into the world of faith healing following a chance encounter with Father Joe Roselli (Mark Ruffalo). In what can only be described as a miracle, Dean soon learns that he possesses a healing touch. Strangely, despite this power, Dean still remains bound to his wheelchair -- a prisoner in his own body. Furious, Dean rejects religion in favor of fame, and instead uses his newfound power to make a fortune in a volatile rock band fronted by The Stain (Orlando Bloom). Academy Award-nominee Mark Ruffalo makes his feature directorial debut with this inspirational drama co-starring Juliette Lewis and Laura Linney. ~ Jason Buchanan, Rovi