A new documentary short follows Jeff Dowd, the inspiration for the Jeff Bridges character in The Big Lebowski. The short documentary The Dude (Director’s Cut) (2012) is directed by Jeff Feuerzeig — who directed one of my favorite recent documentaries, The Devil and Daniel Johnston
In the new film, Dowd recounts some of the stories that inspired the Coen Brothers. And the film follows Dowd to a Lebowski Fest, providing some insight into the Jeff “The Dude” Lebowski character. The film does not allow embedding, but you may watch the film on Vimeo.
In writing this story, for the first time I made the connection between Jeff Dowd’s last name and its similarity to “Dude.” I have never heard there is a connection, but now it seems obvious to me. Other fans, i.e., Achievers, may know whether the connection is intentional. Anyway, check out the short film and see what you think.
What do you think of The Dude (Director’s Cut)? Leave your two cents in the comments.
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