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In the Tradition of My Family (2006) -- Billy wants a better scar than the one his father gave him; a tradition of violence that goes back generations is threatened when Benjamin hesitates to indoctrinate Billy into the insanity.
In the Tradition of My Family (2006) -- The mother shaves the grandfather as Billy prepares for his "new man" ritual.

Overview

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6.6/10   27 votes
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Writers:
Todd Davis (screenplay)
Phil LaMarche (short story)
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Family scars.
Plot:
Billy wants a better scar than the one his father gave him. | add synopsis
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Cast

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Paul Kmiec ... Billy

Rachel Harker ... The Mother
Jim Loutzenhiser ... Benjamin
Jason Ferriter ... Billy at 21

Kippy Goldfarb ... Aunt Elize
Mick Hoegen ... Uncle Aldus
Joanna Herrington ... Aunt Tina
Chris Conte ... Uncle Jess
Chuck Brinig ... The Grandfather

K.C. Bornkesell ... Cousin Eldridge (as KC Christian)
John Rebello ... Cousin Jeremy
Stephanie Simonoff ... Cousin Kate
Richard Rogers ... Cousin Charles
Alexia Rogers ... Cousin Martha
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Additional Details

Also Known As:
Through Line (USA) (working title)
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USA:15 min
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A great short film., 22 February 2006
9/10
Author: mesotis from United States

*** This review may contain spoilers ***

I recently saw this film at Boston University's Redstone Film Festival and must say that I highly enjoyed it. From the creative opening credits to the compelling and quirky story, I felt as a whole the film was very engaging and thoroughly entertaining.

The story of this family's odd tradition was so well executed that you were completely felt for the protagonist. The fact that the tradition of shooting your son at the age of 13 is so absurd is completely forgotten and made entirely believable through every aspect of the film, including the overall look and feel, the presence of the actors, and even the timbre of the voice-over.

Having also screened it in a screen writing course, I have to say that it is one of the best short films I have seen, and enjoyed it just as much the second time I watched it. I would have liked to see it place higher in the film festival (unfortunately, as a spectator, it was out of my control). If anyone has the chance to view this short work, I highly encourage it.

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