Acquaintances (2009)

This is a documentary, two years in the making, which chronicles the tragically outlandish life stories and preoccupations of 10 residents of Saratoga Springs, NY. A man plays music on his ... See full summary »

Director:

Daniel Levine

Stars:

H.A. Adam, Robert Do, Shane Frasier

Cast

Credited cast:
H.A. Adam	...	Himself
Robert Do	...	Himself
Shane Frasier	...	Himself
Christopher Hayden	...	Himself
Peter Lepine	...	Himself
Daniel Levine	...	Interviewer (voice)
Pat Nevue	...	Himself
Shawn O'Donnell	...	Himself
Nick 'Knuckles' Snider	...	Himself
Ross Snider
Daniel Stengle	...	Himself
Helen Unknown	...	Herself

Storyline

This is a documentary, two years in the making, which chronicles the tragically outlandish life stories and preoccupations of 10 residents of Saratoga Springs, NY. A man plays music on his knuckles, another is abducted by aliens, and that's just the tip of the iceberg.

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Genres:

Documentary | Biography | Comedy | Drama

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Details

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Company Credits

Technical Specs

Runtime:

48 min

Color:

Color

User Reviews

Exceptional Documentary

This film is just a series of interviews, but they are some of the most raw, emotional, powerful interviews I've ever seen. Fascinating and horrifying, you can't help but be sucked into these people's stories. While this is most definitely not a "feel good" movie, it does leave the viewer with a glimmer of hope. Levine sets up the camera, and his interviewees spill their souls to the audience. Levine's masterful editing really helps to condense what were originally 90+ minute interviews while still capturing the essence of his "acquaintances" stories. Furthermore, he is careful not to over-edit as many documentary film makers are guilty of now-a-days, preserving the integrity of the work. You should really try to see this film if you get a chance, but this is one that you want to be prepared for, as it will linger with you long after you are finished watching.