At its core, the story follows (Zack Gottsagen), a young man with Down syndrome who escapes a nursing home to pursue his dream of becoming a professional wrestler. Along the way, he falls in with Tyler (Shia LaBeouf), a fisherman on the run. What follows is a "Huck Finn" style odyssey through the marshes of North Carolina. Why It Works
The directors wrote the film specifically for Gottsagen after meeting him at a camp for actors with disabilities. This isn't a story about a disability; it’s a story about a man seeking autonomy. The Peanut Butter Falcon (2019) [BluRay] [720p]...
The bond between LaBeouf and Gottsagen is the film's engine. It doesn't feel scripted; it feels like a genuine, protective, and empowering friendship. At its core, the story follows (Zack Gottsagen),