This fresh, short biographical documentary takes a look at the life behind bay areas longest standing, hardest working nightclub doormen, Gary Kreiger.

Gary Kreiger, 63, is the longest standing, hardest working doorman in the San Francisco bay area to date. In this short biographical documentary we are welcomed into a behind the scenes perspective on the life of a charismatic nightclub bouncer. Being one of the most recognizable figures within the bay area nightlife club scene, Gary lives up to his positive reputation. Gary is great at his job. He maintains order within his surroundings and greets each patron as if they were dear friends. The viewer is exposed to the hidden philosophy behind the system of the doorman. Thought, experience and patience (among other Zen like characteristics) factor into the success of nightly crowd maintenance. The club scene is a mysterious world of its own. The life behind Gary the doorman is not as simple as it may seem. He opens the pages to his life struggles related with a previous addiction to speed. The ups and downs of his life travel full circle as Gary touches upon his success with recovery related with addiction. The surface is scratched and we gain a sense of gratitude for the complexity of Gary as a whole. He demonstrates an infectious laughter and a deep love for his family. As Gary bravely exposes his vulnerability, he leads the viewer into a journey through his life as a doorman, recovering drug addict and loving father. Step up to the club entrance and meet Gary 'At the Door'.—Ted Hayden