I have one criteria for movies: Do I believe in what's happening on the screen despite how fictional the story could be or not. Watching "Give Me Liberty" is that rare experience when you forget who, when and where you are, - that's how it draws you in and remains with you for a long time after it's over...
This film - like no other modern American film raises the long overdue profound question: WHAT UNITES US AS A NATION?
Is it desire to succeed? Yearning for wealth? Building a better life for our children? Freedom to own a gun? Or maybe it's tolerance and acceptance of our differences, no matter how varied our ethnic backgrounds might be - immigrants, minorities, of all ages, in sickness and health.
Film director K. Mikhanovsky has charged his picture with insightful knowledge of life and cultural diversity, a sense of proportion, reality and integrity.
Every instant of the movie feels unpredictable and unique, which indicates how much work was invested in the script. Any discerning film viewer with preconceived expectations will be able to find anything they desire: Comedy, drama, love, documentary, innocence, tears, bitter and funny self portrait from unusual angle, and sublime poetry...
Lots of poetry...
p.s. Check out K. Mikhanovsky's first feature film "SONHOS DE PEIXE" ("Dreaming of Fish", shot in Brazil)
p.s. Check out K. Mikhanovsky's first feature film "SONHOS DE PEIXE" ("Dreaming of Fish", shot in Brazil)