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  • El Violin (2006)
    Review preview for El Violin

    Scores heavily as a mood-driven character exploration of the nature of familial love, duty, conflict and its impact on the innocent.

    Amber Wilkinson · 3.5 out of 5
    An old violinist tries to help his son's guerrilla faction.
  • Enlightened Blood (2007)
    Review preview for Enlightened Blood

    Every time you try stir up the mental agility to try get from A to B of this metaphysical conundrum, you reach: Why?

    Amber Wilkinson · 3 out of 5
    A rupture in time and space unites six characters in huge life-altering ways.
  • Just Walking (2008)
    Review preview for Just Walking

    A stylish femme-thriller with good twists and turns.

    Darren Amner · 3.5 out of 5
    An ex-con plans to get her own back on her thug of a husband by ripping him off.

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