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Brother's Shadow (2006)
Go see it-- thought provoking, entertaining and incredibly well acted.
Saw this at Tribeca Film Festival. Was surprised to learn that was the director's first film-it feels like a more seasoned person was behind it.
While the major themes of the story may not be all that unique (outcast sibling returns for redemption in family) it was incredibly well acted. Scott Cohen who was the lead did a great job. I have not seen him do anything else like this role and he really pulled it off. Judd Hirsch was also great.
The story was interesting and left a lot of questions open that were worth discussing after the picture.
I agree with an earlier reviewer-there was Jewish thread going through it that I am not sure the purpose. Maybe because the writers are Jewish, maybe stuff was cut in the editing room, but not sure it enhanced the film.
All that said, it was a great film and I look forward to seeing more from this director/writing team.