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The Dynamiter

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A boy (William Patrick Ruffin) whose mother abandoned him ponders the meaning of family after a school counselor assigns him an essay.

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Grant Watson Fiction Machine Sep 17
6/10
Strong acting by its star and a well-observed sense of realism do save this film, but it’s a film of potential rather than of successful execution. Go to Full Review
Mike Scott Times-Picayune 09/28/2012
2/5
A slow-burn, Mississippi-set drama that is steeped in atmosphere and a gritty, sweaty sense of place but that suffers from its lack of narrative momentum. Go to Full Review
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Meri S. @mschroeder Nov 2 What a sweet, character driven story. I love these hidden gem movies, and this is one. See more Mikey D Sep 17 Beautiful and deeply moving. So glad I discovered this gem of a film. See more 10/15/2013 Very good indie with a heart of gold. It's a bit like Mud in that it's seen through the eyes of a young boy who's trying to make sense if the world around him. The story is slow paced but effective. There are a couple of young actors here worth keeping an eye on for the future. See more 04/02/2013 This is one of those rare glimpses into the reality of rural poverty, a phenomenon almost completely hidden from the media and largely ignored. It is remarkable when it appears at all in films like Winter's Bone and Beasts of the Southern Wild, though this movie is far more real than either of them. It sees its world with clear eyes, with no villains, only regular people in lean circumstances trying to get by. It's not about plot or narrative but witnessing. It is true to the experiences of myself and others I knew in the rural South and a great document. See more 09/28/2012 A true love of the south and a desire to portray that region - in all its ugliness and beauty - shines through the film. See more 09/11/2012 Excellent little indy film from American director Matthew Gordon. Very well shot, acted & written, this film shows an unusual face of the deep south in America, far from the glitters of giant cities, we see the struggles of a 15years old who's trying his best to keep it all together. It's brilliant. See more Read all reviews
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Synopsis A boy (William Patrick Ruffin) whose mother abandoned him ponders the meaning of family after a school counselor assigns him an essay.
Director
Matthew Gordon
Screenwriter
Matthew Gordon, Brad Ingelsby
Production Co
Elysium Bandini Studios
Genre
Drama
Original Language
English
Release Date (Streaming)
Dec 1, 2016
Runtime
1h 13m