Razing the Bar: A Documentary About the Funhouse

This was a very mammoth project for a first time director. The making of this film ran a very high risk of offending and disappointing a fair amount of people who fell in love with this club that was demolished in early 2013. I think that Ryan Worsely completely captured the history and spirit of the scene that cub owner and booker Brian Foss continues to foster and promote.

It is especially inspiring and to note that this film was also produced with a budget of only $8,000, reflecting Brian Foss's ethos of "embrace failure", by doing what you want in life without worrying about the consequences of not succeeding. Worsely relates this environment of freedom, acceptance and experimentation went on to help spawn many more successful bands, performers and a roller derby league.

In short, this is a great snapshot of Seattle's history that I hope will see a new chapter.