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Billy the Kid

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"I'm not black, I'm not white, not foreign, just different in the mind. Different brains, that's all," explains 15-year-old Billy in Jennifer Venditti's provocative coming of age film. Billy's intuitive commentary and intimate verite footage reveal a unique attitude as he responds to a painful childhood, first time love, and ... his experience as an outsider in small town Maine. By turns humorous and disturbing, this portrait challenges the viewer to understand a triumphant teen on his own terms.
  • Starring: Penny Baker, Billy P.
  • Directed by: Jennifer Venditti
  • Runtime: 1 hour 25 minutes
  • Release year: 2007
  • Studio: Zeitgeist Films
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Synopsis: "I'm not black, I'm not white, not foreign, just different in the mind. Different brains, that's all," explains 15-year-old Billy in Jennifer Venditti's provocative coming of age film. Billy's intuitive commentary and intimate verite footage reveal a unique attitude as he responds to a painful childhood, first time love, and his experience as an outsider in small town Maine. By turns humorous and disturbing, this portrait challenges the viewer to understand a triumphant teen on his own terms.
Starring: Penny Baker, Billy P.
Supporting actors: Heather Pelletier
Directed by: Jennifer Venditti
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 1 hour 25 minutes
Release year: 2007
Studio: Zeitgeist Films
ASIN: B0021T9YWS
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Theatrical Release Information
  • US Theatrical Release Date: January 01, 2007
  • Production Company: Eight Films, isotopefilms
  • Filming Locations: Lisbon Falls, Maine, USA | Topsham, Maine, USA
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6 of 6 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars THE BEST MOM IN THE WHOLE WORLD!!!, April 14, 2009
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I first came across this film when I saw it linked to Ryan Gosling's name. I love his work and was disappointed at first when I slowly figured out that he isn't in it. (Only the commentary, which, by the way, was beautiful). When Amazon first listed this film for "pre-sale" it didn't have as much description, etc. explaining what it was. My initial disappointment quickly wore off as I began to get more and more into Billy's story. He's a strong, beautiful, poetic kid doing the best he can in a world that isn't always kind. I think everyone can probably relate in some way to Billy. He try's real hard and always wants to be on the side of good. What struck me more than anything else, was his MOM. She's like GOD incarnate or something. She's been there for him every step of the way guiding, nurturing, protecting, defending, LOVING!!! It's a powerful film that shouldn't be missed. (And, I probably would have missed it, if it hadn't been linked to Ryan's name.) It's a beautiful story about two challenging lives and the HUGE amount of love that intertwines them. If there were more mom's like Penny, we'd see a completely different world!!! Peace, LOVE, and all good things, L.
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4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars Billy the Man!, November 22, 2008
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Easily one of the best documentaries I've seen in a long time. A great, quiet little film about an amazingly complex, intelligent, unique young man. Fantastic!
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6 of 7 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars A Truly Moving Experience, November 13, 2008
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I happened across the trailer for this movie on the apple trailer website, and it looked really interesting. On a whim I picked up the dvd when I saw a deal. My wife and I watched it and I have to say that this movie is one of my favorite films. The awkwardness of being a teenager has never been so vividly, humorously and at the same time heartbreakingly shown. The director obviously went to a lot of trouble to show Billy honestly, but with dignity. Billy is a special "kid" and I think most viewers can see a part of themselves in him. I highly recommend this film, it is incredible!
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