Jennifer Venditti’s documentary "Billy the Kid", is a surprising treat. The film follows a 15-year old boy, Billy, as he struggles with being a teenager, first loves and battling his own personal demons in small town USA. Shockingly self-aware, Billy tries his best to make sense of the world he inhabits. Anyone who has felt like an outsider during high-school, or like they never belonged in this world, will empathize with Billy.
The DVD is loaded with some great extras. A mini-doc "Pieces That Don't Fit" contains lots of extra footage and a follow-up with the present day Billy. This is just as watchable as the main feature. And for all you Miranda July fans out there, she has an essay that's included. And to not be outdone, Ryan Gosling makes an appearance with the director, on the audio-commentary.
I can't recommend this movie enough. A rare gem of film making like this only comes out once in a blue moon. A must-own!
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