Keep the Change (2018)
Starring Brandon Polansky, Samantha Elisofon, Jessica Walter, Christina Brucato, Sondra James, Jennifer Brito
IHBM9.25Excellent
When aspiring filmmaker David is mandated by a judge to attend a social program at the Jewish Community Center, he is sure of one thing: he doesn't belong there. But when he's assigned to visit the Brooklyn Bridge with the vivacious Sarah, sparks fly and his convictions are tested. Their budding relationship must weather Sarah's romantic past, David's judgmental mother, and their own pre-conceptions of what love is supposed to look like.
My review · Reviewed 07/27/2018
This is one of the best films that I have seen in a long, long time. There are soooo many different ways to dissect this film - I am not sure how well it really translates to a review. I found it fascinating to see the couple struggle to gain acceptance from the outside world and themselves. I found it fascinating to see that they struggle with slightly different (but mostly similar!) stuff that non-spectrum couples face. The last scene is breathtaking. From start to finish, a masterpiece. Too often these kinds of films come off feeling like glorified after-school specials. This film is special.