A real life mystery, a dedicated investigator and an unexpected conclusion. For many, Resurrect Dead: The Mystery of the Toynbee Tiles will seem too 'Hollywood' to be true; for those who can enjoy the film for what it is, you will be introduced to the life and journey of a man destined for an answer.
In a nutshell, this film would be nothing without the unique and overtly clever personality of its lead subject, young artist Justin Duerr. Seeing Duerr spill his heart and soul to the camera is nothing short of extraordinary, and watching the excitement grow as he reaches particular parts of his journey is intense.
To sum up the mystery of the Toynbee Tiles, let me catch everyone up. Beginning in the early 1980s, hundreds of tiles carrying the same exact message began showing up on streets and sidewalks all across the northeast. No one knew their origin or even what they meant. Was it a prank? A new resurgence in street art? Or what about a message from space? Justin Duerr wanted an answer.
In a sense, Duerr is the heart of the story, but it is the mystery about the tiles that has us paying close attention, wondering if we can piece together the clues by the film's end. I won't give away the end, and googling it will likely turn up nothing. I guess you'll just have to check out the film to see for yourself; don't worry, its more than worth it.
