
Pick 3: Justin Chang’s Downer Movies for the Holiday Season
The New Yorker Radio Hour
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Exploring Painful Realities Through Innovative Storytelling
This chapter explores the grim realities portrayed in a film inspired by a reform school with a tragic history. It discusses the haunting themes of child suffering, innovative cinematography, and a standout performance that deepen the emotional impact of the narrative.
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