Synopsis
We don’t deliberately avoid showing comedies at HVC, it's just that good ones are really hard to find. This laid-back film from Lynn Shelton is a well-timed reminder that Americans can indeed poke fun at themselves, with delightful results.
It follows a pawnshop owner Mel, (played by Marc Maron, who also provides the deep South bluesy soundtrack), who becomes entangled in a bizarre conspiracy involving Civil War truthers. Couple Mary and Cynthia inherit an antique sword they believe could prove the South won the Civil War and Mel agrees to help them sell the piece, leading to a series of encounters with colourful characters.
Blending humour with social satire it shows real characters reacting normally and unheroically under pressure.
Additional Info
Location
Hurst Village Cinema, Players Theatre, 147 High Street, Hurstpierpoint, BN6 9PU
