The universe of the narrator's younger self is confined to a 10-block radius in Seattle's heavily Catholic Capitol Hill neighborhood. The area is marked by a racial "red line" that separates white and black communities, with a newspaper shack serving as a rare meeting point for kids from both sides. The narrator's stories, told through his dynamic performance, capture the humor in serious events as he recounts his experiences with friends, a nun, and a fleeting friendship with a black kid. The film, shot on location, brings the public face and back alleys of Capitol Hill to life, framing the story of the narrator's youth.
My Last Year with the Nuns
A poignant 1960s-set coming-of-age tale combines narrative and documentary elements, chronicling Matt Smith's experiences amidst the backdrop of racial strife.
