Whatever one would think a documentary should be, it need only serve one purpose and that is to document. This movie does that.
"Billy the Kid" shows a difficult time in a teenage boy's life.. The awkwardness, the desire for acceptance, independence and an intimate relationship. We are lucky that Billy was able to put it right out there and for Jennifer Venditti to document it for us to see.
Billy's courting of Heather was very sweet and innocent. He definitely didn't have a perfect social grace, but he is honest and genuine. In the end, his heart was (mildly) broken from his puppy dog love and he learned a life lesson.
Though the camera may have prevented others from acting how they would normally act, the signs of annoyance and disregard for Billy were still apparent. There seemed to be an air of some laughing behind his back, but Billy pressed on and I think the camera gave Billy a chance to interact with others. A chance that 'different' people do not always get in this cynical world.
Best of luck, Billy. You too Jennifer. ;)
"Billy the Kid" shows a difficult time in a teenage boy's life.. The awkwardness, the desire for acceptance, independence and an intimate relationship. We are lucky that Billy was able to put it right out there and for Jennifer Venditti to document it for us to see.
Billy's courting of Heather was very sweet and innocent. He definitely didn't have a perfect social grace, but he is honest and genuine. In the end, his heart was (mildly) broken from his puppy dog love and he learned a life lesson.
Though the camera may have prevented others from acting how they would normally act, the signs of annoyance and disregard for Billy were still apparent. There seemed to be an air of some laughing behind his back, but Billy pressed on and I think the camera gave Billy a chance to interact with others. A chance that 'different' people do not always get in this cynical world.
Best of luck, Billy. You too Jennifer. ;)