The title in itself is one that plays on multiple themes, breaking into something that is so intense and fearful as soon as the film begins, and from that moment on, I was drawn in for the narration that followed...
As the scenes play out, the movie takes you into a visual of our realities in life- WHAT REALITIES YOU ASK?
The stereotypes that we all can't live with but can't seem to live without either; be it specific to
-homosexuality,
-violence against men(that is rarely addressed),
-the effect of economic status playing on the roles of men and women in any given relationship, and
-one's childhood affecting our present state of being
(Speaking of childhood, the director/writer's son makes his debut so beautifully quiet that I know he is going to be a heartbreaker when he grows up Jeff - not for the role he takes on, because for all that he will politely say no to)
Every scene set up by Nicole (set designer), adds ever so subliminally for the audience to read a situation.
As each plot engages you in a series of events that lead to a tragic point in the lead character's life, the entire premise becomes a grey area, because this film is not about making a judgement call on good/bad, right/wrong- it's about showing you what's already out there and you get to decide how you feel about that.
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The Jeffery Goldberg studio is not just a beautiful space for intimate gatherings when it comes to theatre & film but they also have method acting training / youth programs as well! So, those of you who are into theatre, want to learn the craft and art of performance, movement - CHECK OUT THIS SPACE !
Thank you Jeffery & Nicole for having me at this lovely space for an evening I will never forget. For those of you who haven't, watch NOT OUT TODAY.
