In a Dream is a portrait of Isaiah Zagar, a mosaic artist who has spent the last 35 years creating larger than life mosiacs in South Philadelpia. His mosaics, glimmering flecks of broken glass and tile on an otherwise dirty streetscape, are an integral part of this neighborhood. In this portrait we see him in a seemingly unfiltered light. He is artist. He is rebel. He is husband. He is lover. He is liar. He is father. He is genius. He is alive in all things.
This story is told by the people who live it and expertly pieced together by Isaiah's youngest son, Jeremiah Zagar. The filmmaker is always there, but only briefly present. Although Jeremiah uses the camera to create distance, he tells his father's story with a strong clear unwavering voice. This film is a moving love note written by a son to his family and bravely read to the world.
**I apologize if the color is difficult to read, but it would be criminal to discuss this film or these vibrant people in black and white.**
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