

For the last half century, the little town of Luling, Texas has held an annual Watermelon Thump Festival – and its own world championship watermelon seed spitting competition. This short documentary is about both the contest and the chief seed spitting judge, Phil, an underemployed, over-stimulated, former expatriate, who’s come home after years abroad in Europe.
“A staggering achievement of craft and ambition. Paul Stekler's vision lands with breathtaking precision.”
“Every frame feels alive. Spit Farther! is the rare release that takes its audience seriously.”