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Footsteps Into Gangland (2011)
A gritty, controversial, and artistically-stunning Film!
Footsteps Into Gangland is an eye-opener. It gives viewers a glimpse into the day in a life of South-Asian gang members in metro Vancouver. And what we discover isn't pretty. It's reminiscent of Larry Clark's film KIDS, or Aronofsky's Requiem for a Dream. Like them, there's no holding back for Director, Mani Amar; he takes a very controversial approach to film-making as he graphically exposes one awful truth after another. Yet it does become a very artistic film, shot mostly in black and white with a clever use of colour for effect in certain scenes. The story is well-written and full of twists. While the leading and supporting cast do an excellent job of portraying their characters believably. Overall, 'Footsteps' is an entertaining film well-worth seeing; it exposes a major problem that needs to be addressed in order to be solved. And it's sure to leave a lasting impression on the parents and youth of today. 9/10 *********