Arlen Faber (The Answer Man)

So maybe if your movie does not sell a lot of tickets all you have to do is change the name and put it out on DVD? Originally released as Arlen Faber in 2009, it made the rounds of several film festivals gleaning only one nomination. Then it went to VOD, TV, and some limited theaters. Now it's out on DVD as The Answer Man.

Arlen Faber, the title character is played by Jeff Daniels. This is an unusual character for Daniels and I can see the appeal. Grumpy and reclusive on the outside, he is funny and vulnerable on the inside. Not a really new story, but the twist is interesting. It seems that Faber wrote a book once upon a time that captured the world's imagination. He had answers from God.

Whether he did talk to God or not is not really the issue. The story is about how he deals with the fame and back-splash from his claims. The story begins on the 20th anniversary of the publishing of the book.

Faber finds himself in need of the help of people outside his normal circle and he is changed by them. Lauren Graham plays the chiropractor the gets Faber back on his feet - figuratively and literally.

Watch this with someone who dreams of writing a bestseller.