Director(s): Dawn Higginbotham
Starring Renee O'Connor (Xena: Warrior Princess, Beyond The Farthest Star) and Mackenzie Astin (In Love & War, Iron Will, Scandal, The Magicians...), The Usual is a directorial debut for Writer / . . . Director / Producer Dawn Higginbotham, produced by an all female team, including Renee O'Connor, Kumari Bakhru & 2x Academy Award Nominee Sharen Davis, and edited by award winning Jennifer Raim. The film was an official selection at Festival de Cannes American Pavilion and has won several awards. The Usual is a period piece set in the 1930s, later into the Great Depression when poverty affected even the wealthiest, the film is essentially about looking out for your fellow man during tough times, and turning the other cheek. show more
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- Courageous
- Fascinating
- Informative
- Inspiring
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Diana8 years ago
Well done, all! I watched because, Renee.
MaryD8 years ago
The Usual is beautifully written, acted and Directed. Lead actress Renee O'Connor's acting in this short film is a delight to watch. She’s subtle and has the gravitas to pull this off as a young women with her husband who are obviously extremely wealthy. Mr and Mrs Ford can afford to dine at the most expensive restaurant. The character’s nastiness is believable and Renee makes you feel distaste for the character. The short film’s message is quite profound and it made me think. I would love to see a full feature film come out of this. It deserves it. I’m fascinated by the time period of the 1920-1950’s so it caught my attention.
Candice8 years ago
Visually stunning. I love the setting. The acting is spot on, and the casting of the principal actors was genius. The writing is tight, conveys the story clearly and the editing was great. Just wish it were longer.
Jennifer8 years ago
Pragmatic, relevant and timeless narrative, visually gorgeous, choice lead actors Renee O'Connor and Mackenzie Astin, endearingly reminiscent of Hepburn and Tracy, shine at adeptly evoking the feel of the era; the writing, editing and performances successfully speak volumes within the confines of a short film medium. Nostalgic, gracefully compelling, arguably an instant classic in the indie/short film milieu.