We hear news reports about Cambodia’s civil war in the 70s. There are a vast number of Cambodian refugees moving to the US. Cameron was one of them, and he’s all grown up now. He’s moving to a new home, and he finds a rug, a gift from his adopted sister. She says, “It’s not just any rug; it’s made by a survivor of the genocide.”
The thing is filthy, so that evening, Cam beats his rug. The problem is that this rug has had enough abuse. Then it starts singing to him…
Commentary
So many things are “swept under the rug” when talking about politics and genocide. Cameron didn’t have anything to do with it, so this is all a bit unfortunate for him.
This one is really weird. It’s got a pretty heavy political message in there as well, but that only makes it better.
Directed by Ethan HuntWritten by Ethan HuntStars Ethan HuntRun Time: 9:44Watch it: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ROY06wr5hHg https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ROY06wr5hHg Synopsis We see the print on the side of a box: “Delivery from SPARE, Second Lives Now Possible. Do not open until necessary.” While searching for some extra money, a teenager discovers the shocking truth behind…
Directed by Ethan Shaftel Written by Ethan Shaftel Stars David Chalmers, Elle Gabriel, Anthony Guerino Run Time: 13:12 Watch it: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=89iDQoSq2Vs https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=89iDQoSq2Vs What Happens We watch a girl with a cybernetic eye playing with a toy robot as a man on TV talks about consciousness and self. We cut to…
Director: Ethan Evans Writers: Jess Bartlett, Ethan Evans Stars: Lamissah La-Shontae, Philippa Howard, Anthony Niescior 4 Minutes Link: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt9615192/ Short: Wither (2019) Review Synopsis In a town acclaimed for honoring ancient folklore, a young girl finds herself vulnerable to a sinister mythological farmer after failing to contribute to the annual…
