Whole New Thing 2005
1h 32min | Comedy, Drama | 12 September 2005 (Canada)
Storyline:
After years of being home schooled by hippie parents, Emerson is enrolled at his local high school. The intelligent and androgynous youth confounds his classmates and captures the attention of his English teacher. The teacher-student relationship leads to problems for everyone involved.
User review:
Very enjoyable film. The chemistry cultivated between the lead actor and his teacher and parents is impressive. The film opts for cleverness over cuteness; which sets it apart from most of the rest of the films I've seen in the "coming of age" genre. Challenging subject matter and a fresh approach to sexuality and growing up. Easily one the most entertaining Canadian films I've seen. It's a shame that it only played for one night at the film festival, I would have gathered as many friends as I could find to watch it a second time. I will keep an eye out for the DVD.
Director: Amnon Buchbinder
Writers: Amnon Buchbinder, Daniel MacIvor
Stars: Aaron Webber, Robert Joy, Rebecca Jenkins
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