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inheritance
It does not get more raw / real / unscripted than this film. Pure courage of 3 families (Ramsey / Stumbo / Boling) is off the charts. Taking place in Pomeroy, Ohio one of many towns waiting to hit bottom. This story of 3 families focuses on their challenges / younger generations hoping to find a way out. I know, story has been told countless times. Inheritance does not follow any formula / stereotype. Pay attention to warning in the beginning: "Film contains explicit references to sexual assault and substance abuse". Matt Moyer / Amy Toensing do not hold anything back / conform to any level of censorship. Neither does any family member.
Cheryl (grandmother) starts off the narrative providing a brief glimpse into life in that town. Pay attention to drone footage in beginning and very end. Switch to Curtis, Cheryl's grandson (story follows him through teenage years), letting us know what type of stone he is. Listen and remember throughout the film.
Inheritance is not about "who gets what when someone dies." It makes us think about society / people's lives / families through a few generations. It challenges us / possibly wakes us up to a raw reality we have become immune to. Lifestyles and choices inherited from previous generations. How high the odds are of changing our lives and escaping environment we grow up in for a better life.
From the start almost blindsiding us to that different reality (depending on how / where we grew up). Inheritance does skip parts of the families' timelines. Seriously: I can't imagine how difficult editing was on this film. Choosing which parts to exclude when every moment is critical to the story / film.
This film goes way beyond the headlines / media stories / social media. Language / individual stories forming story of the families also make this film so much more than a documentary. A lot of people might not be able to relate with any part of this film. That is one of the challenges Inheritance presents. Think about your life, maybe not a struggle with poverty or drug addiction. Everyone has at least one addiction to overcome.
Seriously think about this for a while: When have you lost someone close for what may appear senseless reasons. How many times have you wished for a better / different life especially as a child / teenager? How many times have you been addicted to something that held you back? Only a few questions Inheritance makes us ask after we look beyond the surface of this film.
Back to Curtis, one of many family members in the film. During the film, I continued to hope he would find a way out and the life he wanted as a child. Continue to do so as of typing this review. Every family member had the highest level of courage / strength for appearing in this film. Not holding anything back for a single second.
Zero acting was involved from anyone appearing in this film. Again, Inheritance is raw / real / unscripted / pure reality of life. I didn't "feel bad" for anyone in the film. Respected their courage / strength / continuing to fight regardless of odds / family history. This is one film you need to experience and experience is the only word for it. I did not hit pause or look away from beginning to end.
Cheryl (grandmother) starts off the narrative providing a brief glimpse into life in that town. Pay attention to drone footage in beginning and very end. Switch to Curtis, Cheryl's grandson (story follows him through teenage years), letting us know what type of stone he is. Listen and remember throughout the film.
Inheritance is not about "who gets what when someone dies." It makes us think about society / people's lives / families through a few generations. It challenges us / possibly wakes us up to a raw reality we have become immune to. Lifestyles and choices inherited from previous generations. How high the odds are of changing our lives and escaping environment we grow up in for a better life.
From the start almost blindsiding us to that different reality (depending on how / where we grew up). Inheritance does skip parts of the families' timelines. Seriously: I can't imagine how difficult editing was on this film. Choosing which parts to exclude when every moment is critical to the story / film.
This film goes way beyond the headlines / media stories / social media. Language / individual stories forming story of the families also make this film so much more than a documentary. A lot of people might not be able to relate with any part of this film. That is one of the challenges Inheritance presents. Think about your life, maybe not a struggle with poverty or drug addiction. Everyone has at least one addiction to overcome.
Seriously think about this for a while: When have you lost someone close for what may appear senseless reasons. How many times have you wished for a better / different life especially as a child / teenager? How many times have you been addicted to something that held you back? Only a few questions Inheritance makes us ask after we look beyond the surface of this film.
Back to Curtis, one of many family members in the film. During the film, I continued to hope he would find a way out and the life he wanted as a child. Continue to do so as of typing this review. Every family member had the highest level of courage / strength for appearing in this film. Not holding anything back for a single second.
Zero acting was involved from anyone appearing in this film. Again, Inheritance is raw / real / unscripted / pure reality of life. I didn't "feel bad" for anyone in the film. Respected their courage / strength / continuing to fight regardless of odds / family history. This is one film you need to experience and experience is the only word for it. I did not hit pause or look away from beginning to end.
