Plight

This film came to our town during our annual film festival and I must say it far exceeded my expectation.

My wife and I always try to make an effort to support the community festival that seems to grow bigger and bigger every year. Usually there are some cute, fun films that make you laugh but the slate they brought in this year was amazing with Plight at the top of the list for my wife and I.

The filmmakers were there afterwards answering questions. They made the trip out which we appreciated. To hear their process it made my fondness for the film rise even more. The film turned out to cost a fraction of what I would have guessed. It was thrilling from the first sequence to the last. Keeps you guessing, tear-jerks and entertains throughout. Sure, the film had a message but I appreciated that nothing seemed out of whack or forced. The story was very compelling and the performances nailed the mark. This was a very tight film about real people with real problems and real questions. Can't say the same for most of what's out there today.

5 stars 👍

We watched the film after its release on Amazon prime after hearing about it from a friend and we were on the edge of our seats throughout the movie. It has a captivating story line with plenty of thought provoking and underlying social commentary. Clever undertow of current issues including healthcare and weapons, very relevant in these times. Although we have not seen the actors in other films, the cast was well chosen and the acting was excellent. I would highly recommend the film to anyone looking for a thrilling watch. We are looking forward to seeing other films from the talented director.

I love little indies that could... this movie had me staying up well after I watched it. Kind of just jarred me with how raw I was feeling afterwards. Such a human story and so well acted. Watching it you could feel the emotional waves the characters were going through. Some movies are intense just to be intense with loud yells and action. This movie was intense with all the opposite, the underlying tension and this constant feeling of what is going to happen next? Who is going to lose it? What is going to pop off?! Don't get me wrong I enjoyed the thrill ride it takes you on but it kept me thinking long and hard about what it means to be human. What we are capable of doing to each other... all I know is that I wanted to hug my mother after I watched this. So glad I watch indies because sometimes they feel more authentic than any of the blow em up shoot em up big budget movies that talk at you. Here I felt like I was just in it, and I loved that.

I was lucky enough to experience the premiere in St. Francis, KS. The director/writer had a Q&A and it was great to hear the behind-the-scenes and stories. Very refreshing to see an original movie with no remake material or flashy special effects. The acting was good and it was nice to see the international connection and close personal parallels with the characters. There were definitely some surprises and twists that made it a unique movie-going experience. Lots of drama and suspense, well worth watching! If you're looking for an exciting film with original content and some poignant connections, give this a try!

Biased review: fair warning.

I was the Key Grip for this film and we made it in St. Francis, KS in November of 2020. We had to isolate crew by department in respective houses, have catering delivered by the producer Heather from the local caterer, film with a small crew, small budget, cold weather, limited sun, etc. Etc..

And we pulled it off.

The film isn't trying to be more than it can be. From what anyone can gather by watching the trailer you know it's about revenge in a small town with a limited cast because the story resides between a small group of people in a small area of the country.

The acting is good, great at moments, and I think the story is straight forward enough you see the complexity behind an individual's motives, especially in the end.

Going into this film I had no idea what we were doing: no storyboards or overheads. When I was told that Wedigo would be the DP and learned he was the DP for Pandorum, I was thrilled. He's a trooper. For his age, to be standing on set as long as every other crew member, simplifying lighting to meet deadlines and working with the resources at hand I give this man all the credit and more that he deserves.

Where this film grabbed me was the first four minutes, via the editing and score. Terrell Lamont made a fantastic collection of music and Justin Lewis proved his chops once again with the editing by going in a non-linear manner without convoluting the story. I didn't get confused when watching the movie and the editing style allowed for enough visuals without dwelling on the imagery. You understand the story and that's important.

Kudos to the crew and cast for plowing through and making this little gem.