probably the most amazing thing about this film was that the writer / director had the vision to pull it off and was adept at bringing the cast together to make it happen. For the budget, it has considerable production value (God knows I've seen films with a thousand times the budget and worked on a couple that were real stinkers). Rich Cecere's (the director) ability to tell stories that are one part morality tale and one part man vs man or man vs himself make for insightful watching. And the film's climax is poignant and worth the wait. Plus - the short film on the DVD is quite a treat. Well acted, well-directed, and quite surprising. It's nice to see that while other people sit on their asses bitching about how there's no film work in Florida, or talk and do nothing, others are taking a proactive approach to creating a body of work, and proving that there is talent and ability both in front and behind the camera.
Review of The Living and the Dying
The Living and the Dying
(2006 Video)
full length feature and bonus short film are killer!
4 December 2006