Loren Cass Image from Amazon.com. Couldn't find a good one on lorencass.com.
Loren Cass (2006)
It is rare that you can find an original, artistic vision that can remain completely a-political one. Anyone who watches independent films knows that it is difficult to sit through many of them as they, not so subtlety, push some liberal agenda.
"Loren Cass" tells the story of youth in St. Petersburg, FL after riots in 1996, but the riots are barely referenced; merely a backdrop. Although their behavior would not be considered "family friendly," it is also not glorified. The film shows lost youth as they are, in a town and time from which they feel disconnected.
The film is truly powerful, perhaps a bit abstract, and gives a point of view to teenage years beyond the Hollywood, well-quaffed, party with no consequences that we see so often.
Don't watch with the kiddies, but I think it's worth a watch.
Yeah, we were very surprised when Mark submitted the movie, but after having read his review we decided to keep it on. I still haven't had any time to watch but will soon..
I'll make sure to come back here and rate..
-JC
Mar 23, 2010 Rating
I Agree by: Anonymous
Was surprised to see this film mentioned on this site, but I must agree that it is one of those films that gets better with each viewing (on #5 myself).
