‘peterOZ: Balance of Power’ is about one man’s struggle for equilibrium between art, commerce and family. ‘Roberto Mighty’s excellent new documentary explains the politically inspired humanism of Peter Zierlein.’ - Steffen Pierce, award winning filmmaker, The Bride Market of Imilchil. Peter O. Zierlein is an edgy German papercut artist and illustrator (New York Times, Boston Globe, Washington Post, Berliner Zeitung) now living in America. ‘peterOZ: Balance of Power’ highlights his struggle to move from successful Op-Ed Illustrator to Fine Artist. Will his dark, massive papercuts be accepted by the international gallery scene? How will he help support his family while he chases his dream? Zierlein’s influences include Teutonic culture, living in America, infamous cartoon artist R. Crumb and 16th century German woodcut master Albrecht Durer.