KILLER OF SHEEP (1977)

Positive Experience/Entertaining? Definitely. Most people would take a glance at this movie and not see how amazing it is. It's hyper-low-budget and was made thirty years ago, but if you actually engage your brain while watching it, Killer of Sheep becomes an incredible reflection of our culture.
Technically any good? While the plot is a little thin, the point of this was to present a slice of life reflecting what life is/was like for black families in Los Angeles. Very little crime, very few drugs, but a whole lot of poverty. Sadly, I saw a lot of parallels with the Los Angeles of 2007. The acting was a little weak among the supporting characters, but the leads were amazing. The cinematography was incredible as was the editing. Watch for the scene early on with the little girl in the dog mask. Slow, but powerful in the way it takes it's time.
How did it leave me feeling? VERY satisfied. Really good movie. Sure, no explosions, gun fights, drugs or gangstas, but this black movie will entertain and educate you.
Final Rating? GSN - Go See NOW - it's currently making the art house theater rounds, so look for it in a city near you for the next few months. Hopefully it'll be on DVD before 2008. It'll be in my collection soon after it makes it's digital release.

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