Blackbird (2007)

A teen runaway falls in love with a fellow heroin junkie. But the two are far too deep in their drug addictions for love to offer any hope.

Director:

Adam Rapp

Writer:

Adam Rapp

Stars:

Stephen Adly Guirgis, Guy Boyd, Ross Brodar

1 win & 1 nomination.

Cast

Credited cast:
Stephen Adly Guirgis	...	Mercato
Guy Boyd	...	Landlord
Ross Brodar	...	Artist poker player
Kristina Dargelyte	...	Bartender
Christopher Denham	...	Clarke
Danny Hoch	...	Pinchback
Gillian Jacobs	...	Froggy
Emily Cass McDonnell
Robert Oppel	...	Skateboarder
Annie Parisse	...	Angie
Anthony Rapp
Michael Shannon	...	Murl
Paul Sparks	...	Baylis
Guy Van Swearingen
Gary Wilmes	...	Jelco

Storyline

In 1990s New York City, teen runaway Froggy is caught in the throes of heroin addiction as she falls in love with a fellow junky, war veteran Baylis. The couple finds comfort in each other, yet they are already far too deep in a wild downward spiral

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Plot Keywords:

love | 

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Genres:

Drama

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Certificate:

Not Rated

User Reviews

Uncomfortable but rewarding reviewing

Managed to see this film at the Edinburgh film festival. Roller-coaster ride of emotions, uplifting in parts, haunting in others, it is not a film to view lightly. Great performances by the lead actors, utterly convincing which adds to the weight and subject matter.

Went along without knowing anything about the plot and I won't give Adapated from a stage play, the dialogue is excellent and draws you into the lives of characters each missing something from their lives.

Few films have made me think as much about the ending and the sequences that unfold as Blackbird has even though it was over 9 days since I saw it.

Details

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Release Date:

12 March 2007 (USA)

Box Office

Budget:

$475,000 (estimated)

Company Credits

Production Co:

Blackbird Project, Keep Your Head

Technical Specs

Color:

Color