On a fateful night in 1974, millions of Americans tuned in to the 46th Academy Awards and watched in shock as an anonymous man streaked naked across the stage in the middle of the show. In an instant, the prankster named Robert Opel rocketed to iconic status, but to this day few people know the full story behind the man who is widely remembered for a single moment in his life. Now, Opel’s nephew — also named Robert — presents this fascinating documentary that illuminates the story of the gay San Francisco photographer and gallery owner who lived a life of political activism – and occasional public indecency - until his murder in 1979.

In the tradition of John Waters and Todd Solondz comes this hilarious story of Mangus, a guy with a handicap and a dream - to play Jesus on stage!

Burroughs was one of the first writers to break the boundaries of queer and drug culture in the 1950's. His novel Naked Lunch is one of the most recognized and respected literary works of the 20th century and has influenced generations of artists. The intimate documentary breaks the surface of the troubled and brilliant world of one of the greatest authors of all time.