Seen through the eyes of a young black girl (well played by Quvenzhané Wallis), a community in an island south of the Louisiana mainland struggles to get by. The seafood is plentiful but there is trouble after rainstorms as they are on the "wet" side of the levee.
There were times it was difficult to know which part of the story was real and which was part of the girl's imagination. Once this became more clear, this was an enjoyable and very unique film.
Some of the highlights include the intense relationship between the girl and her father; the trouble the community has with mainland authorities; and the community working together in its impoverished daily struggles while still being able to find good times now and then.
The directing by Benh Zeitlin is mystical and dreamy - quite appropriate for the subject matter. - dbamateurcritic
There were times it was difficult to know which part of the story was real and which was part of the girl's imagination. Once this became more clear, this was an enjoyable and very unique film.
Some of the highlights include the intense relationship between the girl and her father; the trouble the community has with mainland authorities; and the community working together in its impoverished daily struggles while still being able to find good times now and then.
The directing by Benh Zeitlin is mystical and dreamy - quite appropriate for the subject matter. - dbamateurcritic