"The Indian" is an original that has broad appeal despite not following any typical formulas. A difficult attempt at reconciliation between a father and son is depicted with refreshing honesty, as are the longtime tensions between adult siblings and the aching desire of two teenagers falling in love. Veteran Sal Landi is a natural as Skip, a Hollywood honcho who faces a crisis and seeks help from his exiled teenage son. Hot new star Matt Dallas perfectly captures the soul of Danny, the troubled son struggling with conflicting emotions. Shining in their supporting roles are Alison Haislip as Danny's girlfriend and Jane Higginson, whose portrayal of Skip's sister won an acting award at Breckenridge.
The film just played at the Newport Beach Film Festival to a house packed with viewers of a broad spectrum of ages. Adults relate to the stumbling blocks we've all come upon in our family relationships; teens relate to both the feeling of being lost and of discovering new love; and all viewers seem inspired by the characters learning to swallow their pride and reaching out to connect and reconnect to the people they love.
Based on the star appeal of "Kyle XY" Dallas and the film's overall excellence (among prizes earned is a screen writing award for first-time writer/director/co-producer James R. Gorrie), "The Indian" will find a huge audience in theaters. This is a not-to-miss movie by a hip and talented newcomer!
The film just played at the Newport Beach Film Festival to a house packed with viewers of a broad spectrum of ages. Adults relate to the stumbling blocks we've all come upon in our family relationships; teens relate to both the feeling of being lost and of discovering new love; and all viewers seem inspired by the characters learning to swallow their pride and reaching out to connect and reconnect to the people they love.
Based on the star appeal of "Kyle XY" Dallas and the film's overall excellence (among prizes earned is a screen writing award for first-time writer/director/co-producer James R. Gorrie), "The Indian" will find a huge audience in theaters. This is a not-to-miss movie by a hip and talented newcomer!