Films that Avert the Idea Animation’s Only for Kids
I hate the idea that animation’s for kids; just because it’s animated doesn’t mean that it’s some silly cartoon and shouldn’t be taken seriously.
A Disturbance in the High Desert (2025)
A DISTURBANCE IN THE HIGH DESERT is a dramatic short-film that transports us to 1920s Eastern Oregon in the
shadow of Mt. Hood. As economic hardship spreads, hateful forces and laws threaten the safety of those deemed
"inferior" or "defective". Mare and Gemma are lovers who find each other while living a fragile existence in this rugged,
unforgiving west. We meet them after Gemma endures a nighttime assault by an unexpected perpetrator on the
outskirts of their ranch, a tenuous safe haven. The certainty of right and wrong blurs. Familial ties are tested.
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A DISTURBANCE IN THE HIGH DESERT is a dramatic short-film that transports us to 1920s Eastern Oregon in the shadow of Mt. Hood. As economic hardship spreads, hateful forces and laws threaten the safety of those deemed "inferior" or "defective". Mare and Gemma are lovers who find each other while living a fragile existence in this rugged, unforgiving west. We meet them after Gemma endures a nighttime assault by an unexpected perpetrator on the outskirts of their ranch, a tenuous safe haven. The certainty of right and wrong blurs. Familial ties are tested.
Rating:PG-13
Genre:Western, Drama
Written By:Tillie Howard
In Theaters:7/27/2025
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Runtime:10 minutes
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