This Was America (2020)

This Was America: Directed by Jamie Bailey. With Caylin Turner, Simon Phillips, Michael Coughlan, Laura Radu. USA 2029. The borders are closed as part of a racially intolerant agenda. All non citizens are being deported – one family fights to stay together. The journey to escape the persecution in the states begins.

“Whilst Iu0026#39;m all for this indieu0026#39;s politics and messaging, as a cautionary tale this dystopian exploration of a near-term fascist America lacks the twists and turns it needs to make it a compelling view. It is blunt, direct and matter of fact, all of which is fine, but for all its starkness, there is little intrigue and no spark to keep the fires of interest burning. The scary thing is that the scenario depicted is so close to todayu0026#39;s reality, weu0026#39;re already numb to the message held within. The film really needed to turn it up a notch, tighten up the narrative, and make something interesting happen.u003cbr/u003eu003cbr/u003ePolitics 8nActing 4nNarrative 4nCinematography 4”