We love the creative, artsy, atmosphere of the Sundance film festival. Sometimes at the beginning of the film, or more often at the end, the director will answer questions. It's always a great moment to hear the creative talent, trials, patience and perseverence that goes into making a film.
Jillian and I had a phenomenal experience at our second film.
We saw WEst Memphis Three, a story about three convicted men, serving time for the murder of three eight year old boys.
The movie was crafted so well, that the beginning of the film, we see the prosecution's side and all the evidence that put the young men in jail. As an audience observer, it's clear that they are guilty of the murders, but as the film progresses, we're given piece by piece of information that puts their guilt in doubt. By the end of the film, it's more than likely that they are innocent and recent DNA evidence points to another suspect.
The film ends. I still wonder who's guilty. The director comes to the front, then invites Damien Echols up to the stage--the teenager convicted 18 years ago who has spent half his life in jail. For over two hours, you spend time in judgment in this man and there he stands before us.
Profound moment.
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