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Following a worldwide event known as The Reset, humanity rebuilds a society with aging mechanics where gleaming technology once stood. Surveillance now the status quo, society is slowly putting its shattered pieces back together under a watchful eye. After a friend’s suicide leaves behind a mysterious computer drive, a young computer prodigy and a shadowy hacker join together to decipher the clues that he’s left behind. The youthful creators of Jackrabbit have successfully constructed a world, which we haven’t previously seen on film. Mixing retro production design with slick storytelling, they deliver a cinematic dissonance that will result in a shock to the senses.
In a near-future Los Angeles where graffiti is a capital offense, a young graffiti artist known as Jackrabbit is on the run from the law. He finds himself caught between his passion for art and the oppressive system that seeks to silence him. His journey becomes a desperate fight for self-expression and survival.
Jackrabbit was praised for its striking visuals, relevant social commentary, and compelling performances, particularly from its young lead. It resonated with audiences for its exploration of artistic freedom in a dystopian society and received significant attention on the festival circuit.
Visually inventive and thought-provoking.
A powerful short film with a strong anti-establishment message.
The performances are compelling, especially the lead actor's portrayal of a young artist under pressure.
Google audience: Audience reception on Google is not widely documented for this short film.
Won awards at various film festivals including the Audience Award at the 2015 Black Reel Awards for Independent Film and Best Short Film at the 2015 Hollywood Black Film Festival.
The film's director, Carey Williams, was inspired by the real-world issues of gentrification and artistic expression suppression in Los Angeles when creating 'Jackrabbit'.
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"Ranney and co-writer Destin Douglas have honoured the non-conformist stance of their protagonists and delivered a dark, thoughtful take on small-scale insurgent destabilisation..." Full review here: http://screen-space.squarespace.com/r...