Old Joy

Director: Kelly Reichardt

Cast: Will Oldham, Daniel London, Tanya Smith

(Kino International, 2006) Rated: N/A

US theatrical release date: 25 August 2006 (Limited release)

[6 December 2006]

by Cynthia Fuchs

PopMatters Film and TV Editor

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While the film appears to focus on an evolving friendship, it is, as well, a meditation on political and moral ideals, as these give way to questions and frustrations, self-reflection and, perhaps, self-understanding.

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