I Am Secretly An Important Man

This film offers a glimpse into the life of Steven J. Bernstein, also known as Jesse Bernstein, a prominent and complex figure in Seattle’s literary scene. His intense and unexpectedly original poetry and prose focus on the lives of vulnerable individuals, wanderers, and substance abusers—those marginalized by a society that fails to comprehend them. Bernstein played a crucial role in the iconic Seattle rock movement during the late 1980s and early 1990s, earning him the title of the ‘Godfather of Grunge’ in 1991.