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Ferris's Room

201879 minGdocumentary

Sarah Keenlyside travels to Chicago to recreate Ferris Bueller's bedroom for the 30th anniversary of John Hughes's iconic film, connecting with super fans along the way.

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Sarah Keenlyside travels to Chicago to recreate Ferris Bueller's bedroom for the 30th anniversary of John Hughes's iconic film, connecting with super fans along the way.

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Sarah Keenlyside travels to Chicago to recreate Ferris Bueller's bedroom for the 30th anniversary of John Hughes's film. The installation, originally displayed at the Gladstone Hotel in Toronto, requires Keenlyside to find replicas of Ferris's cherished items. As she races against time to complete the project, she encounters unexpected obstacles and connects with super fans who celebrate the legacy of Ferris Bueller's Day Off. The documentary captures her artistic process and the communal spirit surrounding the beloved film.

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