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Barrish with some of his creations photo/courtesy sfjff
Plastic on celluloid.Businessman Jerry Ross Barrish reinvented his life 25 years ago after discovering a passion for converting plastic trash into whimsical, colorful sculptures. “Plastic Man: The Artful Life of Jerry Ross Barrish” is a 74-minute documentary about his journey. It begins its Bay Area theatrical run with the Pacifica resident in attendance.
Aug. 21-27 at the Roxie Theater, 3117 16th St., S.F.; and Aug. 27 and 30 at the Smith Rafael Film Center, 1118 Fourth St., San Rafael. www.plasticmanbarrish.com