Why We Breathe

The cast in this film was on their A game. The writing was also very fresh. A lot of movies like this can feel formulaic but this one did a good job of keeping you guessing a little bit. Great family film!

This story of a young single mother (Carrie) trying to start a new life in small town was poignant and moving at times. Derrick Dee Drake's performance was especially remarkable as Uncle Earl. Life is difficult as is overcoming your past mistakes. There are no easy answers. The story addresses this in a loving way. The outstanding camerawork and just-right sound track were as good as any I've experienced in an indy film. Congratulations to Erik Parks and Charity Spencer for bringing this film to life.

Great family friendly movie for the whole family to watch I loved it. It shows of abuse rate courage to get out and the courage and strength to survive :)

The acting was ok. Story was slow. Might have earned an average rating but the technical flaws stand out.

Lighting / grading looks like it was done by 5 different people. At one point the white balance was way off. Shots in the same scene seamed like they weren't even Color matched. Really basic stuff that should not be in a feature film.

I think the editor can take some of the blame as some issues can easily be fixed in post. For example, dialog from another take didn't match the mouth movement of the actor talking. This could have been fixed by simply cropping in tighter.

Audio had issues with noise floor or room noise cutting out between angles in dialog. Again basic stuff recording room tone or manufacturing background sound.

Overall it is slow but watchable. Above average for general Christian movies these days.

I was pleasantly surprised by the depth of writing and character development. I found myself drawn into the story. The characters are real and relatable. Their lives and the storyline aren't buttoned up or a story with a perfect solution. Loved it. Left hopeful!