A wonderful, beautiful film. Hopefully, coming-of-age stories conveying the beauty of innocence and strength combined, will never go completely out of style. The historical context and occasional Huck Finn humor keep things interesting while winning your heart. Wonderful music score by early Beach Boys guru, Van Dyke Parks. Skylar Day as Ociee is a perfect fit. A refreshing escape to a more simple time, yet not without complexities in the interplay between characters. Ociee's free spirit is caught in a rigidly judgmental, constricted time, yet remains indomitable. This and other such contrasts serve to amplify, in classic story-telling style, the film's universal themes exploring self-hood, and self sacrifice. The film deserves every chance. It'd be nice if a generation of young girls could grow up with Ociee Nash, instead of... a Britney Spears. Well done.
Review of The Adventures of Ociee Nash
