Experiencing Interruptions?

"Like Lazarus," The Wayne Gottstine Story

Regional bluegrass hero Wayne Gottstine talks about his recent brush with death and his will to continue performing in Split Lip Rayfield, Scroat Belly, and Wayne Gottstine Band.

  • Kevin Rabas
    Director
    The Strongest Man in Kansas
  • Wayne Gottstine
    Key Cast
    "(as himself)"
  • Project Type:
    Documentary, Short
  • Runtime:
    5 minutes 59 seconds
  • Completion Date:
    August 16, 2025
  • Production Budget:
    500 USD
  • Country of Origin:
    United States
  • Country of Filming:
    United States
  • Language:
    English
  • Shooting Format:
    Digital
  • Aspect Ratio:
    16:9
  • Film Color:
    Black & White
  • First-time Filmmaker:
    No
  • Student Project:
    No
  • Digital Cinema Package:
    Unavailable
Director Biography - Kevin Rabas

Prof. Kevin Rabas writes, directs, and produces films in Newton and Emporia, Kansas. He teaches screenwriting and filmmaking at Emporia State. His award-winning short films have screened across Kansas and Missouri and on both coasts.

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Director Statement

A local filmmaker, Kevin Rabas works to capture Kansas stories both in short documentary and dramatic films. In this case, Rabas focuses on a regional story that also has potential wider universal impact.