Sunday, May 26, 2013

Worth

In this coming of age drama by Brooklyn filmmaker Patrick Mandeville, a young man's self-esteem problem leads him to join the Army in order to please his father. After becoming a prisoner of war, he begins to flip a coin and tally heads and tails. This seemingly random game of chance leads to his complete reappraisal of this life: he begins to reconsider his philosophy and the personal choices that lead to his strained relationships with his father and ex-girlfriend. 

By flipping a penny in solitary confinement, he is able to face a long-standing obsession with odds and his underlying fear of failure. You can watch the preview here (parental discretion advised): Worth Preview