No Alternative

2018

1h 44m

Drama

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83%

6 Reviews

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A teenager becomes determined to start his own band after Kurt Cobain's death. Meanwhile, his sister rejects the grunge lifestyle and takes on the persona of a crass gangster rapper.

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Loved everything about this film. It was nostalgic, heartfelt, and beautiful. The soundtrack is amazing too!!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

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William Dickerson

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Michaela Cavazos

Bridget Harrison

Conor Proft

Thomas Harrison

Harry Hamlin

William Harrison

Kathryn Erbe

Maureen Harrison

Chloë Levine

Jackie O'Brien

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Noel Murray

Los Angeles Times

"No Alternative" is rambling, but never aimless. It's the work of an artist meticulously recreating his past, while wishing fervently he could change it.

Mar 28, 2019

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Keith Uhlich

Hollywood Reporter

Never mind.

Jun 9, 2018

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Roger Moore

Movie Nation

Cavazos -- who has the swagger and punk rock pose of a young Sarah Silverman -- is a revelation.

Rated: 2.5/4

Apr 17, 2019

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Brian Costello

Common Sense Media

Drugs, sex, profanity in dark coming-of-age story.

Rated: 3/5

Apr 16, 2019

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Adam Patterson

Film Pulse

Although some aspects of No Alternative felt a bit heavy handed in the script department, it's an accomplished film nonetheless, one that delivers a well-crafted look at youth in revolt.

Rated: 7/10

Nov 25, 2018

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Bradley Gibson

Film Threat

Dickerson seamlessly blends a coming-of-age tragedy with the transitioning music scene of the mid '90's and a push for awareness of the stigma around mental illness.

Rated: 8/10

Jun 18, 2018

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Synopsis

A teenager becomes determined to start his own band after Kurt Cobain's death. Meanwhile, his sister rejects the grunge lifestyle and takes on the persona of a crass gangster rapper.

Director: William Dickerson
Producer: Brud Fogarty, Troy Gregory, Clifford Kirvan, James Andrew O'Connor
Screenwriter: William Dickerson, Dwight Moody
Production Co: Tidal Wave Entertainment
Genre: Drama
Original Language: English
Release Date (Streaming): Apr 2, 2019
Runtime: 1h 44m

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