Greene's Hybrid Docudrama Finds Heartbreak and Humor in Missouri
Robert Greene's latest film, premiering at Venice's Orizzonti section, blends documentary and fiction to follow two friends from Moberly, Missouri. The pair, both ex-cons and fathers, navigate family trauma, love, and everyday struggles in a rarely seen slice of rural America. Greene's collaborative approach turns the subjects into co-creators of their own cinematic story.
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