Nineteen Summers

Good film. This is worth a watch. Director Rod Scott does a nice job telling the compelling and emotional story of a 19 year old De'Andres' journey to survive and find a better life. The odds are against him and his success and the film delivers in very real clarity. Everyone, not matter of their background, will be able to relate, or at least understand, the characters and situations. Many of the themes have been told in other movies but they play well here. Worth a watch.

Emonjay Brown gives a very authentic performance as DeAndre in this very real coming-of-age film. The pacing of this film and structure interested me, drawing the viewer into the entanglements of the so-called justice system with the lead character so you feel you're experiencing your own one life stopped, powerless against forces on both sides of the law, yet striving none the less to make one's own life. The ending leaves much to think about, with a hauntingly beautiful final sequence fleeing toward a foregone conclusion. The chapter breaks are poetically named and evoke an auteur's sensibility about his story.

A movie where you can see the boom fishpole operated by the boom operator and get recorded on the film without proper fix

Some really strong performances and strong story telling carry this indie film about a young man seeking a better life in the midst of a gang war.

A relevant and insightful drama. The actors are strong in their roles and the camerawork is really good! The story is relatable and while it may feel familiar to some, this take is solid and worth a watch.