Rat Pack Rat Explained

Rat Pack Rat is a 2014 drama short film, written and directed by Todd Rohal.^{[1] [2] [3]} The film had its premiere at 2014 Sundance Film Festival on January 17, 2014.^[4] It won the Jury Award at the festival.^{[5] [6]}

The film later screened at 2014 SXSW Film Festival on March 8, 2014.^{[7] [8]} It also marks the final motion picture performance of Eddie Rouse, who died on December 7, 2014, of liver failure.^[9]

Plot

A Sammy Davis Jr. impersonator, was hired by a Rat Pack fan's mother to perform on his birthday.

Cast

• Steve Little as Rat Pack fan
• Eddie Rouse as Sammy Davis Jr. impersonator^[10]
• Margie Beegle as mother

Reception

Rat Pack Rat received mostly positive reviews from critics. Kat Smith of The Hollywood News gave the film four out of five stars and praised the film by saying that "This short will keep you engaged and guessing where the story is going right up until the last minute."^[11] Liz Whittemore of Cinemit, gave the film a positive review that "Rat Pack Rat will leave you with mouth gaping open at the end, it is worth every cringe-worthy second."^[12]

Accolades

Year	Award	Category	Recipient	Result
2014	Sundance Film Festival	Short Film Grand Jury Prize	Todd Rohal
		Short Film Special Jury Award for Unique Vision
	SXSW Film Festival	Grand Jury Award: Midnight Short	Todd Rohal

Notes and References

1. Web site: SXSW '14 INTERVIEW: TODD ROHAL ON BOUNCING BACK WITH "RAT PACK RAT". May 25, 2014.
2. Web site: Fandor to Debut Sundance Short 'Rat Pack Rat' and Is Looking to Acquire at Sundance. May 25, 2014.
3. Web site: SHORTS SPOTLIGHT: 'RAT PACK RAT', DIRECTED BY TODD ROHAL. May 17, 2014.
4. Web site: Sundance Film Festival Unveils 2014 Short Film Lineup. January 18, 2014.
5. Web site: Sundance: 'Whiplash' & 'Rich Hill' Win Grand Jury Awards; Dramatic Directing Goes To Cutter Hodierne For 'Fishing Without Nets'. January 26, 2014.
6. Web site: 'Whiplash' Owns the 2014 Sundance Film Festival Awards Netting Two Top Prizes. January 26, 2014.
7. Web site: 2014 SXSW Film Festival Midnight Lineup Includes 'The Guest,' 'Oculus' & More. May 17, 2014.
8. Web site: Rat Pack Rat. May 17, 2014.
9. Web site: Character Actor Eddie Rouse Dies at 60. December 11, 2014.
10. News: Mike . Barnes . Character Actor Eddie Rouse Dies at 60 . . 2014-12-08 . 2014-12-21.
11. Web site: Sundance Shorts: Rat Pack Rat Review. May 17, 2014.
12. Web site: Review: Sundance Film Festival Short 'Rat Pack Rat'. May 17, 2014.