The trip to Bountiful (1985)Script by Horton Foote (who passed away 5 March). Good acting, but not a terribly enjoyable film. One interesting piece of trivia" the actor who played Ludie Watts was John Heard, who played the shithead executive Paul in the movie Big (1988).
Everyday People (2004)
A big old Jewish restaurant is closing down, being sold to a developer who will build a high rise in the neighborhood that is beginning to be 'gentrified'. The movie traces a number of characters over the course of one day. Deftly acted, it engages the viewer. Very enjoyable.
Please vote for me (2007) - Michael Simon recommended this film to me. Three third graders run for Class Monitor. The politics of the 8-year-olds is startlingly bitter and highly competitive. Just how involved parents are is interesting: they even go to the school. Seeing how the Chinese live is interesting: the kids nap and eat in school, are greeted by parents when their school day is over, and go home to do a lot of work.The movie was not that good as entertainment, but informative.
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