Perri Peltz

"The Square Root of Now" is a feature-length documentary that delves into the life of Mark, a 60-year-old carpenter residing in rural central Michigan, who has devised a revolutionary number system that he believes can eliminate errors in standard mathematical calculations. This documentary will explore Mark's extraordinary claims by chronicling his journey as his theories are subjected to academic scrutiny and peer review. Through Mark's story, the film seeks to uncover the profound potential of undiscovered genius in the most unlikely places, examining the interplay between his troubled personal history and his exceptional intellectual gifts. —Billy Chester