The Inevitable Defeat of Mister & Pete (2013)
R - 108 min - Drama - 25 January 2013
Big Blue Sky Rating : 5.5/10
Director : George Tillman Jr.
Writers : Michael Starrbury
Stars : Skylan Brooks, Ethan Dizon, Jordin Sparks, Jeffrey Wright
A coming of age story about two inner city youths, who are left to fend for themselves over the summer after their mothers are taken away by the authorities.
Amazing actors telling an often overlooked story
I was lucky to see this at the Milwaukee Film Festival with the director, writer and two leads in attendance. The children who play the 2 main characters gave incredibly honest and nuanced performances, especially considering the harsh reality of the characters. Skylan Brooks has some real acting chops and I can't wait to see what he does next.
Apparently it took quite a while to get the film funded and then distributed - until some bigger names like Jennifer Hudson signed on, they studios responded saying "No one will pay to see a film about inner city children." This film, however, is not only important (because of its oft overlooked subjects) but also beautifully told with compelling characters. I found myself laughing as well as gasping in shock, sitting on the edge of my seat, and tearing up.
Even 5 days after seeing it, I'm still thinking about it and how this story plays out every day. Now that's a well told story!
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