Synopsis
Rich Hill, Missouri (population 1,393). On the highway, next to the railroad track. Andrew, 14, works on his bike, talks dreams with his dad, practices dance moves with his twin sister. He’s just like a lot of American teenagers, except that his days are often also about survival. Harley, 15, lives with his grandma and eight other members of his extended family because his mom is in prison for attempted murder. Still, Harley is the first guy in the room to crack a joke and make you laugh when you least expect it. Appachey, 13, finds solace in skateboards and, despite his intelligence, has had to repeat the 6th grade, which doesn’t come close to fixing what’s broken in his life. These boys can be tough—they know how to walk with a clenched-jaw stare like they have nothing to lose. But when you get to know them up-close, you see their insight, their humor, and their determination to survive. And despite the isolation and brutality of their circumstances, their hope for a brighter future persists. They imagine that their hard work will be rewarded, and that, although there is no road map or role model, even they can live the American dream.
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Movie Details
Domestic Releases: | August 1st, 2014 (Limited) by The Orchard |
Video Release: | August 5th, 2014 by The Orchard |
MPAA Rating: | Not Rated |
Running Time: | 93 minutes |
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Keywords: | Life in a Small Town, Coming of Age, Cinema Verite, Dysfunctional Family, Poverty, Sundance Film Festival 2014 |
Source: | Based on Real Life Events |
Genre: | Documentary |
Production Method: | Live Action |
Creative Type: | Factual |
Production/Financing Companies: | Dinky Pictures |
Production Countries: | United States |
Languages: | English |