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Victor Rook

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Hello, I'm a filmmaker and writer. You may have seen my nature documentary, "Beyond the Garden Gate," on PBS. But, you probably didn't. I recently completed my second book, "In Search of Good Times," which is available on Amazon.com. My first book is "Musings of a Dysfunctional Life." People really seem to enjoy it. It's like a cross between Augusten Burroughs' "Possible Side Effects" and "A Wolf at the Table." If you had a dysfunctional family life too, then this book is for you. It's available on Amazon Kindle, B&N Nook, and paperback. ...more

ABANDONED - The Making of a Short Horror Film

I had just completed my first documentary, Beyond the Garden Gate, years ago when I got the itch to begin a new film project. The year was 2001. Beyond the Garden Gate, which captures a year in the life of a garden through time-lapse photography, had just won a Telly Award and began airing on PBS. What would I work on next?

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Published on November 07, 2025 16:24
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Victor Rook Hi friends, check out my blog. Are you a fan of the TV sitcoms "All in the Family" and/or "Good Times"? I'm writing a new book about a troubled man who believes those families are real, and sets off on a journey to find them. Go to my blog and post your comments and see updates.

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