Scrap

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Scrap

2022

1h 45m

Drama

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Beth (Vivian Kerr) has recently been laid off and struggles to maintain the appearance of a successful middle-class lifestyle as she bounces around Los Angeles. Hoping to land a new job and change her situation before her estranged older brother Ben (Anthony Rapp) finds out, Beth must confront her own pride in order to reconnect with him and provide for her young daughter Birdy. Meanwhile, Ben and his wife Stacy (Lana Parrilla) consider a third round of IVF and Stacy, a successful attorney, must re-evaluate her own conflicted relationship with motherhood.

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Dennis Harvey

Variety

The well-acted, confidently crafted indie “Scrap” probes messy family dynamics with low-key but taut acuity, avoiding the usual poles of dysfunctional-clan comedy or high drama driven by yelling matches and shocking revelations.

Dec 13, 2024

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Nell Minow

RogerEbert.com

As a screenwriter, Kerr has a deep understanding of her characters and the complex dynamics of the relationship between Ben and Beth.

Rated: 3.5/4

Dec 13, 2024

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Cath Clarke

Guardian

There are a few unnecessarily melodramatic scenes softening the edges, explaining why she is how she is. Kerr’s script doesn’t always match the quality of her interesting, layered lead performance.

Rated: 3/5

Dec 10, 2024

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Romey Norton

Film Focus Online

With a predictable but sweet ending Scrap is entertaining and easy to watch. With compelling acting and a soft, sentimental side, it tells a relatable and honest story of a single mother navigating the harsh realities of life.

Rated: 3/5

Jan 17, 2025

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Jackie K. Cooper

jackiekcooper.com

Who is Vivian Kerr and why has she been hiding her talent?

Rated: 6/10

Jan 14, 2025

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Alejandro Turdó

Hoy Sale Cine

Kerr’s directorial debut delivers an engaging Dramedy that succeeds at never getting extremely low, while crafting an inspiring story about failing, getting back on your feet and trying again, again and again.

Jan 8, 2025

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Christian Sarkis G

A poignant, deeply felt and well acted family drama, following fractured pieces of a family trying their very best. Impressive feature debut from Vivian Kerr!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

01/21/25

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Lois K

Just finished watching this and I loved it! It was absorbing to see the primary characters dealing with tough real world problems and to find all the story threads come to a hopeful and uplifting end. 5 stars! Definitely worth seeing.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

01/21/25

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Agatha L

I’m a longtime Lana Parilla fan and I’ve followed her for ages. She was the best thing on that TV show, Once Upon a time. She was terrific in this and it was nice to see her in such a different role. The film was very touching on many levels. The struggles with IVF, homelessness and estranged siblings. All the actors were great. I loved the film and heartily recommend it.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

01/20/25

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Ryan P

Excellent film left me wanting more!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

01/19/25

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Aunnie J

A beautiful story beautifully told with grounded, layered performances - SCRAP touches on so many socially relevant themes: homelessness, the fragility of this economy, infertility, society's obsession with illusions and the appearance of success, and just how impossible it is to be a single mom. This is definitely an indie not to be missed.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

01/13/25

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Christine B

Touching story about family relationships, owning up to and recovering from mistakes and moving on. Believable characters, great cast.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

01/12/25

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Synopsis

Beth (Vivian Kerr) has recently been laid off and struggles to maintain the appearance of a successful middle-class lifestyle as she bounces around Los Angeles. Hoping to land a new job and change her situation before her estranged older brother Ben (Anthony Rapp) finds out, Beth must confront her own pride in order to reconnect with him and provide for her young daughter Birdy. Meanwhile, Ben and his wife Stacy (Lana Parrilla) consider a third round of IVF and Stacy, a successful attorney, must re-evaluate her own conflicted relationship with motherhood.

Director: Vivian Kerr
Producer: Vivian Kerr, Rachel Stander
Screenwriter: Vivian Kerr
Distributor: Cappu Films
Production Co: A Season of Rain, Rue Dangeau
Genre: Drama
Original Language: English
Release Date (Streaming): Dec 13, 2024
Runtime: 1h 45m

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