Roman Bickerstaff: The Rise and Fall of an RA
Roman Bickerstaff: The Rise and Fall of an RA

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Roman Bickerstaff: The Rise and Fall of an RA

2016
Movie
88 min
English

A film crew follows around Roman Bickerstaff, a college RA who lives, eats and breathes the job. Chaos ensues when the school has decided to make cutbacks and Roman's job hangs in the balance.

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IMDb6.5/10
Director: Christopher J. ClarkGenres: Comedy, Drama

Plot Summary

This mockumentary follows the turbulent journey of Roman Bickerstaff, an ambitious Resident Advisor in his college dorm. As he navigates the complexities of student life, power struggles, and personal demons, Roman's idealized vision of leadership clashes with the messy reality of managing his peers. The film chronicles his meteoric rise through the RA hierarchy and his subsequent, inevitable downfall.

Critical Reception

Roman Bickerstaff: The Rise and Fall of an RA received mixed to positive reviews, praised for its humor and relatable portrayal of college life, though some critics found its pacing uneven. Audiences generally enjoyed its comedic take on the often-unseen struggles of RAs.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its sharp wit and authentic depiction of dorm life.

  • The mockumentary style effectively captures the absurdity and stress of being an RA.

  • Some viewers noted that the narrative occasionally loses steam in its middle section.

Google audience: Audience reception on Google is not widely documented. However, general viewer comments often highlight the film's comedic elements and its ability to tap into the shared experience of college living.

Fun Fact

The film was shot entirely on a college campus over a period of three weeks, utilizing actual student residents and staff as extras to enhance its documentary feel.

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