Bob Mielke

A young widow named Meg meets a woman who claims to communicate with the dead. What follows is a battle of wills, cycling through stages of tenderness and bitter exploitation, as each woman struggles for dominance in their increasingly toxic and unsustainable relationship. Through all of this, the ghost of Meg’s husband watches silently, with plans of his own…

Sigmund Snopek III’s long, idiosyncratic, unpredictable career deserved an equally long, idiosyncratic, unpredictable documentary. The film features extensive footage shot over six years with Snopek himself, along with original interviews with fellow musicians, fans, and industry insiders—including longtime Snopek collaborators and fellow Milwaukee eccentrics, the Violent Femmes. Through archival footage, live performances, and even a few glimpses into alternate realities, viewers will gain a newfound appreciation for Snopek’s restlessly innovative spirit and enduring legacy.