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Make It Right
Follows the adventures and love lives of high school students. Fuse is a gentle and sensitive boy who is heartbroken because of his girlfriend who cheated on him, so he tries to get over her by getting drunk with his friends at a party. There he meets his friend Tee and ends up sleeping with him that night. How is he going to cope with his new feelings for another boy, and just how many boys who struggle with the same feelings are there at his school?
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Plot Summary
This documentary explores the work of the Make It Right Foundation, founded by Brad Pitt, which aims to build environmentally sustainable homes for residents displaced by Hurricane Katrina in the Lower Ninth Ward of New Orleans. It follows the challenges and triumphs of the project, highlighting the community's resilience and the complexities of rebuilding a neighborhood.
Critical Reception
While the film itself received limited wide release and critical attention, the Make It Right Foundation's efforts have been met with mixed reviews. The noble intentions of the foundation and the architectural innovation of the homes were often praised, but the project also faced significant criticism regarding its long-term effectiveness, transparency, and the actual impact on the community.
What Reviewers Say
Praised for its ambitious goals and the architectural designs of the homes.
Critiqued for the long-term sustainability and effectiveness of the project.
Highlights the resilience of the New Orleans community post-Katrina.
Google audience: Information regarding specific Google user reviews for this documentary is not widely available. Public discourse surrounding the Make It Right Foundation generally points to appreciation for the initiative but also concerns about its execution and impact.
Fun Fact
The Make It Right Foundation's initiative was inspired by Brad Pitt's personal experience of seeing the devastation of the Lower Ninth Ward after Hurricane Katrina.
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