Alex Silver longs to follow in the footsteps of Jim Henson, but his life is far from a cheerful puppet show. His overbearing father, oppressive school, and even hostile neighbors make every day a struggle. However, everything takes a turn for the better when Julius, a charismatic transfer student, enters his life, bringing with him a contagious optimism that inspires Alex to make positive changes.
The Exploding Boy
Alex Silver, a determined puppeteer, battles against the odds to achieve his dream of creating like Jim Henson, overcoming the suffocating grip of his overbearing father, a rigid educational system, and the skepticism of those around him.
