Medusa Challenger

Medusa Challenger is a 1977 dramatic short film that has garnered tons of critical praise and film awards. The movie takes place in Chicago. The story is about an uncle and nephew who make a living selling flowers. The uncle's name is Jack and the nephew is Joey. They sell their flowers on the Lake Shore Drive Bridge. They become separated when the bridge raises to let a boat, the Medusa Challenger, through. Jack is worried because Joey is mentally challenged. He searches frantically for Joey. This is a sweet and heartwarming movie that was shot on location on Lake Shore Drive in Chicago.