Overview

Feelin’ Lucky is a heartwarming feature length docudrama about second chances, family, and the redemptive power of art.

A New Jersey filmmaker rediscovers his talents after a decade long sabbatical, writing a film while making one—crafting a movie and song with his sons to reconnect and fight for their faith and family. As they navigate the scars of divorce and shifting cultural tides, their journey unfolds in Feelin’ Lucky—a deeply personal docudrama about perseverance, storytelling, and the unbreakable bond between a father and his sons.

Chris Vaughn documents his journey in this film about writing a feature film “R.B.” that had working titles “Roy Basebourne” and “Royal Bastard, which eventually evolved the “Lucky bastard.” The screenplay centers around the main character, James “Lucky” Fitzroy.