Natural Selection (2011)

Natural Selection: Directed by Robbie Pickering. With Matt O’Leary, Rachael Harris, John Diehl, Gayland Williams. Having discovered that her dying husband has an illegitimate child living in Florida, a devout Christian housewife leaves her sheltered world on a mission to reunite father and son.

“Wow, I was pleasantly surprised by this film. I wasnu0026#39;t expecting much, and it held my attention and kept me engaged throughout. The characterization is quiet and powerful, and the writing is excellent. Not really predictable at all, which made it refreshing. A great, subtle blend of comedy and drama. u003cbr/u003eu003cbr/u003eThis is a very strong feature directorial debut for Pickering, who also wrote the film. (He has another film in pre-pro for release next year – I will most definitely make a note to see it). Very textured story, great writing, with lots of great metaphors and offers many poignant critiques of gray areas of culture, religion, and relationships. The acting, editing, and score are also excellent.”