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Ballad of A Mushroom Cloud

Dan Davies recounts the story of his grandfather, a Native American who had a highly sensitive job in World War II.

  • Len Borruso
    Director
    Anger, First Person, Life with Dan, Paint the City, Flash Mob à Trois
  • Dan Davies
    Writer
    Ed Gein: The Musical
  • Dan Davies
    Producer
    A Trip to Jamaica, Anger, Ed Gein: The Musical
  • Jason Buss
    Producer
  • Len Borruso
    Producer
    Anger, First Person, Life with Dan, Paint the City, Flash Mob à Trois
  • Dan Davies
    Key Cast
    "Dan"
    A Trip to Jamaica, Anger, Ed Gein: The Musical
  • Luis Castillo
    Key Cast
    "Running Cloud"
    Chi Town Thunderfist
  • Andrew Dane
    Key Cast
    "Andrew"
  • Project Type:
    Short
  • Genres:
    Drama, Comedy
  • Runtime:
    5 minutes 32 seconds
  • Completion Date:
    September 12, 2023
  • Country of Origin:
    United States
  • Country of Filming:
    United States
  • Language:
    English
  • Shooting Format:
    Digital
  • Aspect Ratio:
    16:9
  • Film Color:
    Color
  • First-time Filmmaker:
    No
  • Student Project:
    No
  • Digital Cinema Package:
    Unavailable
  • NIFA Awards
    Appleton, Wisconsin
    United States
    September 23, 2023
    North American Premiere
    Official Selection
  • Weyauwega International Film Festival
    Weyauwega
    United States
    November 10, 2023
    Official Selection
Director Biography - Len Borruso

Len "Leneb" Borruso is the award-winning Director of the short films: "First Person", "Anger", "Paint the City", "Life with Dan", "Moondog" and "Flash Mob à Trois". He is author of the filmmaking manifesto, Neighborhoodcore. He co-writes the syndicated movie review blog, LnD Report.

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Director Statement

Dan Davies recounts the story of his grandfather, a Native American who had a highly sensitive job in World War II.