Quintessential Directors: Barry Jenkins
A brief look at two Barry Jenkins films that have established him as one of the greatest filmmakers of our time.
Amityville Alone
Meet Ricky, an 8 year old boy neglected by his father. When Santa forgets to put his presents under the tree, Ricky gets granted three Christmas miracles by the Tree Witch. He wishes to be BIG, he wishes to be HOME ALONE, and finally, he wishes for his E.T.special friend Tito to go from being a dog to a full speaking humanoid. But once Ricky gets in trouble with a local gangster, he and Tito will have to fight for their right... to party!
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Meet Ricky, an 8 year old boy neglected by his father. When Santa forgets to put his presents under the tree, Ricky gets granted three Christmas miracles by the Tree Witch. He wishes to be BIG, he wishes to be HOME ALONE, and finally, he wishes for his E.T.special friend Tito to go from being a dog to a full speaking humanoid. But once Ricky gets in trouble with a local gangster, he and Tito will have to fight for their right... to party!
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Genre:Horror
Written By:Gerardo Preciado
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