Dodo

Comedian and Shenango Valley native Bob Golub has fashioned a hilarious portrait of growing up in a family of ten in a working class suburb of Pittsburgh. Golub started filming his family 26 years ago and has compiled combinations of old and new footage, along with pictures and actors to tell this quintessential American tale. Dodo is the unfortunate nickname of Bob’s father, a roofer by trade, who loved his kids but didn’t express it. The only acceptable way of showing any affection toward each other was through sports. This film takes us on a journey to Golub’s hometown in his search to understand why and to try to break the cycle. His bittersweet story will resonate with all those who simultaneously love and loathe their relatives. (Bob Golub; USA; 2006; 60 min) The filmmaker is scheduled to appear.