Electrick Children
Rachel is a rambunctious girl from a polygamist colony in southern Utah. On Rachel’s 15th birthday, she finds a forbidden cassette tape. Having never seen anything like it before, Rachel plays the cassette tape, and finds glorious rock & roll thereupon. Weeks later, Rachel realizes a miracle has occurred - and the cassette tape must have something to do with it. She leaves her family and runs away to the closest city: Las Vegas. There she searches for the singer of the band on the cassette tape.
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Plot Summary
In a strict, conservative community, Rachel begins to question her faith after discovering her boyfriend has been kissing another girl. Convinced she's going to have a baby due to a curse, she runs away to the city with a collection of her boyfriend's voicemails, believing them to be a divine sign. There, she encounters two strangers who become entangled in her unusual quest.
Critical Reception
Electrick Children received a mixed to positive reception, praised for its unique premise, strong lead performance, and imaginative storytelling. Some critics found the film's pacing and narrative somewhat uneven, but many appreciated its ambitious and quirky approach to themes of faith, sexuality, and identity.
What Reviewers Say
- Praised for its imaginative and quirky premise.
- Julia Garner's central performance as Rachel is a standout.
- Some found the narrative development to be a bit disjointed.
Google audience: Audience reviews suggest a divided opinion, with many appreciating the film's originality and emotional depth, particularly Garner's performance. However, some viewers found the plot to be too strange or difficult to follow.
Awards & Accolades
Selected to screen at the Tribeca Film Festival in 2012.
Fun Fact
Director Rebecca Thomas was inspired to write the script after hearing a story about a religious community and the idea of a child born from music.
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