Review of Lbs.

Lbs. (2004)
9/10
Intensely personal
17 April 2005
Warning: Spoilers
Have you ever unintentionally witnessed an intensely personal moment in the life of a stranger? That was how this film was for me. I felt like it was too personal, and none of my business, but, by the time I realized that, I was so invested in the character's life that I had no choice but to watch it until the end, and I am so very glad I did.

This film screened over the weekend at the Nashville Film Festival, and the post-film Q&A was really incredibly powerful. Carmine Famiglietti's journey to lose this weight for himself, as well as to play this role, is intense and heartbreaking, but this man has such a generous, sweet spirit that he cannot help but show as he plays Neil Perota.

This film has been picked up by a teeny-tiny distribution company, so may I take this moment to implore you all to see this film? You will not be sorry you did.
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