ARUBA 2005
Distributed by National Film Board of Canada, 1123 Broadway, Suite 307, New York, NY 10010; 800-542-2164
Produced by Shine Films
Directed by Hubert Davis
DVD, color, 11 min.
Jr. High - Sr. High
Adoption, Domestic Violence, Psychology, Social Work
Date Entered: 11/29/2006
Reviewed by Laurn Wilhelm, University of WyomingARUBA, the word might conjure up images of far away places, and in particular it does for an eleven old boy living in a run-down neighborhood with an adopted father who seeks an outlet through drugs and by beating his wife. This short video hits the mark for a jumping off point when a discussion of what life might be like in an urban ghetto when mixed ethnic and racial individuals attempt to coexist. A technically well-done production highly recommended for those settings where similar situations may be present.
Awards:
- Official Selection Sundance Film Festival 2006