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20 Years Of Madness
When the eccentric cast of a mid-90s Public Access show in Detroit reunite after 20 years to make a new episode, they are forced to take a hard look at their lives and reconcile their teenage dreams with the realities of adulthood.
| Release : | 2016 |
| Rating : | 7.6 |
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| Crew : | Director, |
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| Genre : | Comedy Documentary |
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the leading man is my tpye
Perfectly adorable
It is not only a funny movie, but it allows a great amount of joy for anyone who watches it.
The joyful confection is coated in a sparkly gloss, bright enough to gleam from the darkest, most cynical corners.
Greetings again from the darkness. If you haven't figured out that life is much different at age 38 than at age 18, this Oak Cliff Film Festival documentary will be shocking to you. Jerry White, Jr attempts to recapture the boundless creativity that fueled the mid-1990's public access TV show that he and his friends so enjoyed – "30 Minutes of Madness". The main obstacle to his plan: two decades have passed since the unhappy ending, and some members of the group haven't spoken in years.The film is directed by Jeremy Ross, but the commanding force here is Jerry White, Jr. He was and remains the dominant (and domineering) personality of the group, though the quick-tempered teenager has transitioned into a manipulative megalomaniac adult. To say that he is unpleasant to watch is a bit of an understatement. Having recently graduated from USC film school, he has no job and no prospects, so the idea of "going home" to Michigan to see if lightning can strike twice makes as much sense as any other strategy.What he discovers in his old Rochester, Michigan stomping grounds is that most of his childhood friends are pretty unhappy and unfulfilled as adults. By pretty unhappy, I mean depressed, drug addicted, and even struggling with mental illness. It seems most of the group still lives locally, and only a couple have found any amount of happiness.It would be pretty easy (and understandable) to dismiss this as two hours of watching miserable grown-ups who haven't accepted life's responsibilities and long for the creative freedom afforded to carefree teenagers. However, the psychological analysis afforded by this group makes it the ultimate character study. Contrasting the dictatorial traits of Mr. White with the near child-like approach of some of the group members – those so desperate for just a hint of respect – is both painful and fascinating to watch. It begs the question how can those so fearless in youth be so unsuccessful in finding meaning in later life?
