Used and Borrowed Time

The movie "Used and Borrowed Time", unmasks the core of the Alabama mindset of the 60's and depicts the key issues of that society. The writer and director opened up the Pandora box of fears, unleashing desire, and the basic need of being loved. The abundant dialogue enriched the soul of all of the characters, expressing their complexity of beliefs and the intricacies of their life choices. Although it is a long film, it is only with a keen understanding of the timeline of the events as lived by the main character, Eva, can we deeply feel that her open wounds must be torn open again to accept and come to terms with her fate. The actors are amazing, exhibiting a love-hate relationship toward their own characters. It is obvious that it is painful to revisit the historical plagues of America, and to discuss these topics today. The director served as the voice for those who are afraid to speak about these terrifying scenarios even to this day. I feel that the director has done an excellent job of portraying a slice of truth from the past.