This film started out pretty intense. The racial language was charged and uncomfortable. The main character played by Joe Anderson showed an inner torment that was both expected and at times, nonsensical. The actress who played Doreen, I felt did not do an adequate job of portraying a supposed Aryan Brotherhood worshiper. The emotion in many parts of her character didn't seem to fit the moment.
I don't believe this film was meant to be shown for entertainment value, but more for opening up discussion on racism and the complexities of society and justice. I felt it could have developed the subtleties and nuances of racism besides the obvious and extreme state of racism as in the characters in the film.
The family all stay very calm and collected throughout most of the film, which felt unnatural and was a surprise to me.
Overall, it was the lack of believability of some of the characters that made me rate this film lower than I wanted to.
Here is a link to the real story: http://www.sonomasheriff.org/memoriam.php
I don't believe this film was meant to be shown for entertainment value, but more for opening up discussion on racism and the complexities of society and justice. I felt it could have developed the subtleties and nuances of racism besides the obvious and extreme state of racism as in the characters in the film.
The family all stay very calm and collected throughout most of the film, which felt unnatural and was a surprise to me.
Overall, it was the lack of believability of some of the characters that made me rate this film lower than I wanted to.
Here is a link to the real story: http://www.sonomasheriff.org/memoriam.php