Haiku isn’t known to be the birthplace of great filmmakers, but that’s about to change, permanently. Local boy Destin Cretton grew up there and his dreams of becoming a high caliber filmmaker have come true in a profound way. His critically acclaimed comedy/drama Short Term 12 stars Brie Larson as a worker at a foster care facility and portrays her day to day experiences. It’s … [Read more...] about Talking Story With SHORT TERM 12 Filmmaker Destin Cretton About Movies And His Maui Upbringing
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SHORT TERM 12 New Movie Review
The miracle of Maui native Destin Cretton’s Short Term 12 is that it features dozens of young actors in the main cast and not one of them ever appears to be acting. While the film is a semi-comic look at the day-to-day experiences of young teens staying at a foster care facility and the barely older grown-ups who care for them, it has a documentary-like presentation and … [Read more...] about SHORT TERM 12 New Movie Review
SHORT TERM 12 From Maui Boy Destin Cretton Screens At Maui Film Fest
Four coworkers mingle outside on a sunny day, as one of them regales their newest member with a humorous work story. Suddenly, a young boy bursts from the building behind them, screaming and running fast. The storytelling stops and the workers immediately begin the chase, catching up with the boy and bringing him to the ground by restraining his arms and legs. The new guy looks … [Read more...] about SHORT TERM 12 From Maui Boy Destin Cretton Screens At Maui Film Fest