zeidersharrison

What an insightful documentary. Not only was it informative and concise, Fishing with Dynamite explored business ethics and how it can succeed in a capitalist world filled with conservatives and liberals alike. Further, it's not complicated. This could be understood by teenagers and was a good introduction into business practices. I will say the cinematography wasn't amazing or inventive but for what this was it's not a big deal.

This was a nice short documentary exploring a 'forgotten piece' of America, the Alabama black belt. Poor families struggle to survive and their kids struggle in a pretty fallen school system. But miraculously the Lord blessed two high schools in the area with Brelinda Sullen who gives her time, money, and love to students who just need some support. We can see her impact on them and I applaud her and the filmmaking team for bringing this story to light.

Phoenix, Oregon is a terrific independent film. I loved the performances by James Le Gros and Jesse Borrego, the writing, and the heart that this film has. I do think the production design was a little weak but it didn't hurt the story. The film is really strengthened by its uniqueness. Other films do focus on common folk in small towns (e.g. the Brinson family in Wildlife) but what director/writer Gary Lundgren does so well is that he makes the audience care about Bobby, the main character. He writes and directs the actor well; Le Gros depicts a middle-aged American really well. I do recommend checking this film out.