Billy Bates (2013)

On the one hand Billys reality is a kaleidoscope of artistic beauty and on the other an extremely troubled existence As Billy floats the tightrope between brilliance and madness he seeks solace in overcoming his personal innerdemons Billys hyper sensitive mind and colorful soul are haunted by the abandonment of his nurturing mother and also by the abuse from his monstrous and envious father Billy intellectual and poetic eventually meets Kaia a beautiful singer who seems to understand exactly who Billy is The layers of Billys psyche are explored through an extensive interview done in documentary fashion infused with the dark and provocative images from Billys past and present Through fragmented memories of underground parties inside the insane asylum and his rise to become a famous contemporary artist Billy takes us on a love story quest and journey to transcendence all with the looming question How important is it to know what is real