Highlighting one of the most innovative American directors, Richard Linklater: Dream is Destiny reveals the path traveled by Linklater from his small-town Texas roots to his warm reception on the awards circuit. Long before he directed Boyhood, Linklater’s intense desire to create fuelled his work outside the Hollywood system. Rather than leave Texas, he chose to collaborate with like-minded artists crafting modest, low-budget films in a DIY style. His ability to showcase realistic characters and tell honest stories was evident from his films, and others soon took notice of his raw talent. Directors Louis Black and Karen Bernstein weave illuminating discussions with Linklater amongst testimonies from faithful actors, longtime crew members, and industry professionals who weigh in on his upward trajectory from Slacker to the Sunrise trilogy.