Mr. Right is a documentary film about the lives of single New Yorkers. Is living in the city as crazy, impersonal, faced-paced and lonely as they sometimes say? Or is there a hidden intimacy, love and support during times of crises that we may not be so aware of? Why is it so hard for New Yorkers to find Mr. or Mrs. Right? Are they too demanding or simply too busy surviving? The filmmaker follows New Yorkers from all walks of life, and three New York women in particular.

Annie, in her early thirties, works for DEF JAM records. Like many New Yorkers she deals with an enormous workload. Doing publicity for Daniel Bedingfield, Lionel Richie and many other artists leaves her very little time for her friends, family, hobbies, or the search for a guy.

Leigh, also in her thirties, recently became unemployed. A scary fact when you are a New Yorker. But maybe a blessing in disguise for Leigh. Of course she’s on the lookout for a new job (and a man!), but she also uses this ‘new free’ time as an opportunity to embark on a journey searching her soul.

Laurie, in her late forties, has not yet found the success in her career or her love life that she had hoped for. We follow Laurie whilst her book You have to kiss a lot of frogs, which just got published, becomes very popular. Being single in the city however does not become any easier. More and more friends start a family and leave the city. As Laurie puts it: ‘Part of the reason for wanting a partner in life is that you need someone to do stuff with’.

Friends, family and fellow New Yorkers complete the story that reveals why the search for sanity and a soulmate is such an extreme challenge in New York.
–Dree Andrea

DirectorDree AndreaProd. CoZeppers Film en TV BVYear2005Linkwww.2doc.nlServicesediting, compositing