This devastating drama lends an astounding sense of time and place, as well as culture and tradition. It feels highly personal, and is so much more effective because of it.
Category: Festival Coverage
“Toll”
A story of misguided mother’s love, crushing guilt, survival, and a changing social landscape in Brazil’s conservative, homophobic society.
“Poolman”
An ill-advised actor’s passion project that’s little more than a dreadfully unfunny series of L.A. insider references. A total stinker.
“God is a Woman”
Suffers a bit from its slow pacing, but the documentary succeeds in capturing a true sense of culture and place while sparking an ethical debate.
“Humanist Vampire Seeking Consenting Suicidal Person”
An art house, vampire coming-of-age story that’s decidedly cool, impossibly hip, and unique in a way that’s never annoyingly quirky.
“Je’vida”
A heartbreaking yet empowering film about reclaiming your roots and your true self in a world that would rather ignore your existence.
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