Everybody knows that a fairy tale starts out 'once upon a time'. But a truck driver's tale starts out 'you ain't gonna believe this shit'.
-Teri Horton
Teri Horton is a 73 year old former truck driver who may just have a fifty million dollar plus painting. She bought it in a thrift store for the bargain price of five dollars. After a series of fortunate events Teri discovered that her bargain basement find maybe the work of the abstract expressionist, Jackson Pollock, who is responsible for such works as Autumn Rhythm (below).
"Who the #$&% is Jackson Pollock?" is the story of Teri's quest to have her treasure validated by the art community, a project she's been working on for over 10 years. We quickly discover that Teri isn't after the money. She's after something more important...respect. A series of interviews with art aficionados show just how superficial, ridiculous, and just plain cruel members of the art community can be. However, Teri is an everywoman or man who doesn't take no for an answer. Scenes of her hanging out at the local VFW show that she really is a common person who is up against a completely different group of people who have a reputation for looking down their noses at other people. Teri enlists the help of a forensic scientist to help her verify the authenticity of her painting. Using some very CSI like techniques, this man finds some interesting evidence that could make or break the painting. But you'll have to watch this movie for yourself, and make your own conclusion.
