Feels almost abridged, in the sense that some characters don't get their comeuppance. However, it's perhaps more truthful in its depiction of the criminalisation of the working poor in the 1950s because of this. Tyne Daly's character is the main focus and she plays every beat realistically. Her performance and the story make this film worth a watch, even if it's not completely satisfying due to predictability and hurried production values.
Review of Scattered Dreams
