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South Dakota
Barb is a 14-year-old high school track star and cheerleader in love with her 15-year-old star athlete boyfriend when a single moment of passion changes their lives forever. Chris is a black teenager who is pregnant because of rape and lives with other runaways in parks and under bridges. Both girls deny their situation for too long as they avoid making the most important choice of their young lives. As Chris and Barb seek answers to help make their decision about having a baby or terminating the pregnancy, the film presents interviews with experts on those questions with opposing views about a woman's right to choose.
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Plot Summary
In the rugged landscape of South Dakota, a young man grapples with his troubled past and the harsh realities of life on the frontier. As he navigates personal demons and external conflicts, he must confront the choices that have shaped his destiny. The film explores themes of redemption, resilience, and the enduring spirit in the face of adversity.
Critical Reception
South Dakota received a mixed-to-positive reception, with critics often praising its atmospheric depiction of the South Dakota landscape and its earnest performances. However, some found the narrative pacing to be uneven, and certain plot points were considered underdeveloped by a segment of reviewers.
What Reviewers Say
Praised for its authentic visual portrayal of the South Dakota setting.
Performances were generally seen as committed, particularly from the lead.
Some critics noted a lack of narrative momentum in the film's second half.
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Fun Fact
The film was shot on location across various scenic areas of South Dakota, aiming for a realistic portrayal of the state's unique environment.
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