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SOLITUDE AND SPIRITS

This is an impressive short black and while film by Finn Bell, a high school student. I love that he chose to shoot it in black and white as it has a very classic feeling to it.

Robert is a down-on-his-luck alcoholic who has hit rock bottom. In the dead of winter, he finds himself struggling to make it by. He spends his days pretending to work for charity, while secretly stealing money to fuel his addiction. When he receives an unexpected act of kindness from his landlord, who offers him a warm meal and celebration, will Robert find the strength to finally confront the harsh realities of his alcoholism and improve his situation?

Generally, we wouldn't accept a film about an alcoholic, but since it's from a high school student, we're looking at it differently. It's well shot and well edited; the acting is good; the background music is good. We feel this is a worthy entry from a high school filmmaker. It's thoughtful and provoking.

The film's message is about the dark depths that alcoholism can take you and the possibility of escape.

I give Solitude and Spirits 4 out of 5 stars and recommend it for ages 12 to 18, plus adults. By Julie S., KIDS FIRST!

This is an impressive short black and while film by Finn Bell, a high school student. I love that he chose to shoot it in black and white as it has a very classic feeling to it.

Robert is a down-on-his-luck alcoholic who has hit rock bottom. In the dead of winter, he finds himself struggling to make it by. He spends his days pretending to work for charity, while secretly stealing money to fuel his addiction. When he receives an unexpected act of kindness from his landlord, who offers him a warm meal and celebration, will Robert find the strength to finally confront the harsh realities of his alcoholism and improve his situation?

Generally, we wouldn't accept a film about an alcoholic, but since it's from a high school student, we're looking at it differently. It's well shot and well edited; the acting is good; the background music is good. We feel this is a worthy entry from a high school filmmaker. It's thoughtful and provoking.

The film's message is about the dark depths that alcoholism can take you and the possibility of escape.

I give Solitude and Spirits 4 out of 5 stars and recommend it for ages 12 to 18, plus adults. By Julie S., KIDS FIRST!

Robert is a down on his luck alcoholic who has hit rock bottom. In the dead of winter, he finds himself struggling to make it by. He spends his days pretending to work for charity, while secretly stealing money to fuel his addiction. But, when he receives an unexpected act of kindness from his landlord, who offers him a warm meal and celebration. Will Robert find the strength to finally confront the harsh realities of his alcoholism and improve his situation?