By Chlotrudis Independent Film Society
Director: Kayvan Mashayekh
Starring: Adam Echahly | Bruno Lastra | C. Thomas Howell | Christopher Simpson | Diane Baker | Marie Espinosa | Moritz Bleibtreu | Rade Serbedzija | Vanessa Redgrave
Country: united_states
Year: 2005
Running time: 95
IMDB: http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0294806/combined
Carolyn says: “I only read a short blurb before seeing this film, so I didn’t really know what to expect. I found the story engaging and the characters realistic, but not very developed. The depth was in the story and subsequent discussion, about knowing and continuing your ethnic/racial heritage.
“The director was there in person and the questions and answers made me think more deeply about the film. I still need to think more about it before I ‘rate’ it, but what was neat is how the film/discussion related to issues raised at lectures I’ve attended: one a few weeks ago and one just today. Particularly about the way religion is revered in society even though some horrible tragedies have occurred because of religion or religious differences. There were also issues of identity (beyond just the heritage) that gave me something to think about as I try to really figure out who I am and if that is who I want to be.”