I have seen some of the advance scenes for Under The Bridge and I must say I am astounded at the quality of this independent feature. The acting is superb the young lead is simply terrific it is like watching a young Dakota Fanning. and the supporting cast certainly add their best. The most impressive thing was the story capturing a homeless child surviving on the streets after the death of a parent. I live in a city where the homeless wonder about and from time to time I see young people in amongst them but this brought it home to me how fragile life is especially for someone who loves their only family wen they are young.
The gap between the haves and have knots are debated in the presidential elections Washington DC but this story really brings it home. If you have you have a place to sleep food to eat can go to school hopes and dreams. If you have not you will live outside under a bridge and look through garbage cans or to others just for something to put in your stomach.
The movie will jar you out of any complacency and make you more sensitive to those around you and that is a good thing.
