Low and Behold

I went to see the screening Saturday afternoon. I had high hopes for this one and it didn't dissapoint. It was about an insurance claims adjuster who went to New Orleans following Katrina to work for his uncle. He ends up befriending a man who we find out has lost everything including his wife and two daughters in the storm. It had documentary footage seamlessly intermingled with the fictional plotline. Most of the supporting cast were actually residents of New Orleans and had no background in acting. The lead actor/writer/producer actually worked as an insurance claims adjuster in south Florida, which is where he came up with the idea for the film and also the budget. It moved along at a nice pace and was well written. It was very humorous amidst the obviously somber backdrop of a hurricane ravaged city. As the film progressed I found myself sympathizing with the characters, which is a really hard feat to accomplish. Aparently the film got some good press at Sundance as well and they hope to sign a distribution deal soon. The quality is definitely there and I hope it takes off for them. It turned out to be a real tear-jerker.