First watched this film many years ago but recently rediscovered it on Amazon Prime. It is a truly harrowing portrait of people that have fallen through the cracks of society and landed on skid row. The filmmaker shows great skill in his ability to treat these lost souls with sympathy whilst portraying the unfiltered reality of their dire existence. You can sense the time and care he has put into getting to know these unfortuante individuals, resulting in an incredibly intimate portrayal. A difficult watch at times, but a fascinating insight into the lives of those less fortunate.
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Heartwarming inspirational film
15 March 2021
Watched this at a film festival recently and just had to leave a review! Stan's story is fascinating, and his compassion truly heartwarming. This film often plays more like a narrative feature than a documentary. Although it can be difficult to watch the suffering at RAM clinics, this is something that every American needs to see. There is also lots of wonderful archive from Wild Kingdom and Stan's time in the Amazon, which provides a bit of relief so the film does not feel too heavy. We need more people like Stan today, hopefully his story will inspire others to do good!
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