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Billy the Kid

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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.

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!

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!

I recently watched this documentary on Hulu, and there were many scenes that I felt were painful to watch. This documentary only showed the negative side of having Asperger's Syndrome. It showed that he has trouble interacting with people. There were many scenes where I went back to my painful memories of high school. There was a scene close to the beginning where his mother described a bad encounter with a girl at his school, he confessed his love for her and she dumped him in front of a bunch of people. Although his mother said he handled it well, I flashed back to my painful memories of high school. I know how it feels to be set up and humiliated by people. Billy did seem like a very intelligent and likable person, but I couldn't really see it shown in this documentary. I was offended that it showed the things Aspies can't do, and didn't focus on things they can do.

This doc follows Billy, a 15 year old guy with (at the time) undiagnosed Aspergers. Watching this great film you really feel the awkwardness of growing up, and the pain of being different.

This is a great movie worth watching.