Surviving Lake Lanier

Wow, where do I even begin with this cinematic travesty? Honestly, if you're considering watching this, do yourself a favor and don't. A high school film class could produce something far more coherent, entertaining, and, frankly, less painful to sit through than this mess. Actually, scratch that-a bunch of middle schoolers with iPhones and a free afternoon could outshine this embarrassment.

First off, let's talk about the narration, if you can even call it that. Trying to follow it is like trying to navigate through a maze blindfolded, with someone spinning you around every few seconds for good measure. It's so disjointed and incoherent that it feels like they just threw random lines together without any regard for the plot or the audience's ability to comprehend it. It's as if the narrator himself is just as lost as the poor souls who decided to watch this. Half the time, I couldn't even tell what they were talking about, and by the end, I didn't care. I was just praying for it to be over.

Now, let's get into the "guest speakers." Oh boy, where do I even start with this clown show? They have about as much credibility as a reality TV star giving you stock market advice. One of these "experts" runs a party house-yes, you heard that right. A party house. Because, clearly, that's the kind of life experience that makes someone an authority on the subject at hand. And then there's the other guy who, get this, sees demons when he's high. I'm not kidding. That's the kind of "insight" we're dealing with here. I mean, seriously? Who thought it was a good idea to bring these people on as guest speakers? It's like they found these guys at a sketchy bar down the street and decided, "Yeah, these are the voices of authority we need."

The whole thing is so ridiculous that it's almost funny-almost. But then you remember that you're wasting your time watching it, and the humor quickly fades. I watched this trainwreck with a group of people, and let me tell you, half of them couldn't even make it to the end. They actually had to leave the room because it was so excruciatingly bad. I've seen people walk out of bad movies before, but this? This was a whole new level. It wasn't just bad; it was unbearable. And the people who stayed? Well, we suffered through it together, like a support group for survivors of terrible cinema. "Know whata mean?" If you know, you know-and trust me, you don't want to know.

And then there's the dialogue. Oh my God, the dialogue. It's like they went out of their way to make it as cringeworthy as possible. Every line feels forced, every attempt at humor falls flat, and don't even get me started on the attempts at being profound. They're about as deep as a kiddie pool. It's almost like they were trying to see just how bad they could make it before the audience would throw in the towel. Spoiler alert: they succeeded. And then some.

Honestly, I feel genuinely sorry for anyone who has to sit through this. Whether you were tricked into watching it, roped in by friends, or just curious, I offer my deepest condolences. There's no redeeming quality here, no hidden gem that makes the torture worth it. It's just bad. So, so bad.

If you haven't watched it yet, take this as your warning. Save yourself the time, the money, and the brain cells. Go to YouTube, watch literally anything else, and thank me later. You could spend your time watching paint dry and come away with a more enriching experience. At least then you wouldn't be subjected to whatever the hell this was supposed to be. Because, frankly, even the worst cat video compilation on the internet has more entertainment value than this atrocity.

In conclusion, this "film" is a complete disaster from start to finish. A high school film class could, without a doubt, do better than this. Hell, they could do better in their sleep. If you value your sanity, stay far, far away.

I loved it and I was amazed to learn about the history of Oscarville and how it was flooded, which now resides underneath Lake Lanier.

I definitely recommend everyone watch this with an open mind to a piece of history that was kept a secret. It's sad to see that there are some individuals who are not reviewing this piece of film in a good light. I urge you to not be swayed by the negative comments, use this film to propel you to research about this city and dive into the facts of how there was a thriving community who was targeted because a particular demographic of individuals who were jealous of the black citizens.

I wanted to see this and hear people's stories about Lake Lanier and Oscarville. 95% of this is a contractor/developer, Steve, and how he was making money and residents in the county were trying to keep the area "white."

Then there is Chasity. Her story sounds like it's covered in BS. She just keeps saying, "you know what I mean?" while saying a whole lot that doesn't make sense. She makes herself sound really dumb. There are no real stories of survival here. I don't know what this was or what it was supposed to be, but it was not good at all. A waste of time AND money for those making this "film" and those watching it.

I think this was a good watch for someone who has never heard stories or have minimal knowledge of the history revolving around Lake Lanier. I think there should be an emphasis/focus on documentaries like this to bring it to the public's sight. I only heard about it recently due to a tweet online, without the tweet, I wouldn't have known this documentary even existed. The history is rich and should be a catalyst to help cultivate the minds of not only the local community, but for human on earth. I appreciate the information provided in this documentary and will be doing further research because of it.

Best,

All I can say is this is a reminder that "THEY NOT LIKE US, THEY NOT LIKE US!" I encourage everyone to not only check out this film but to share it with a friend, or a co-worker, and pay a few bucks to see it. We have to support one another and this film is a perfect example of how to do that. When we share our stories, we honor the legacy of those who carved a path for US!!!

We must remember. We must commune with one another. We must tell our stories to our children so that we can alchemize the trauma and spin it into gold. To the team that made this, keep going. Do like DJ Khaled and give us..." another one" lol I'm playing. Beautiful film!