The film portrays a city block and its inhabitants on many levels and at many times: World War II, Vietnam, and perhaps even the hopelessness of today. I felt I might be watching a documentary of the decline of Ninth Street, Jefferson City, Kansas, south of Ft Riley as it loses its economic base (fun-seeking soldiers) and its soul (home towners).
There is a feeling of impending disaster - occasionally relieved by humor - as one conflict after another simmers, but unlike "Do The Right Thing" the neighborhood lurches from one tragedy to another until there's no one left.
I was disappointed that this moving story of self-destructive violence and exploitation was set in a black "community" but of course that's part of the story.
A definite antidote to the formulaic, garishly colored, over-technical product of today's Hollywood. Will clean your palette.
There is a feeling of impending disaster - occasionally relieved by humor - as one conflict after another simmers, but unlike "Do The Right Thing" the neighborhood lurches from one tragedy to another until there's no one left.
I was disappointed that this moving story of self-destructive violence and exploitation was set in a black "community" but of course that's part of the story.
A definite antidote to the formulaic, garishly colored, over-technical product of today's Hollywood. Will clean your palette.