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USA, 2009, 81 Min Directed by E. E. CASSIDY World Premiere |
When some kids are looking for their future, they turn to the things of the past. Sadie's a subdued, college-bound photographer who could stand to enlarge her world. She finds the perfect opportunity in Nico, a fellow student who introduces Sadie to a whole new subculture--including the joys of ska, scooters, and the usual teenage vices of drugs and sex. A much more important influence, though, is her new friend's confidence. Nico's ability to navigate the world with cool determination despite the burden of Milroy's disease (which gives her an enlarged "monster foot" and necessitates the use of a cane) begins to rub off on Sadie, who gets both an emotional and sartorial makeover. "Don't be a victim, and never look a victim," is one of Nico's rules: good advice for older girls, too. While this fun and fresh film showcases mod style and features one of the hippest scores you'll ever hear, it's not just a fashion show but also a warm, realistic story of two girls sticking together in a difficult world.
