The film looks and feels authentic to the period, which I loved. Acting is top rate, although the boy's character is confusing. He's also really annoying to watch, but that may have been intentional, I'm not sure.
However, the main problem is that in a short film it tries to inject so many modern political statements - women's rights, gay relationships, interracial relationships, abortion rights, and even universal health care. I know that is part of the point of the film, but altogether feels a little politically contrived and lacks subtlety.
However, the main problem is that in a short film it tries to inject so many modern political statements - women's rights, gay relationships, interracial relationships, abortion rights, and even universal health care. I know that is part of the point of the film, but altogether feels a little politically contrived and lacks subtlety.