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Plot Summary
Written by veteran strip club bathroom attendant, George Griffith, From The Head paints unflinching portraits of the men and women who people the dysfunctional family of the strip club, and their affect on the psyche of its resident bathroom attendant. Meshing a journalist’s perspective with a dramatic flair, Griffith has crafted a truly independent screenplay. The story unfolds in real time, and is told from Shoes’ perspective. If there’s a dollar to be made, he doesn’t leave the bathroom. And if Shoes doesn’t leave, neither does the viewer. Through years of meticulous journaling, Griffith secretly recorded hours of conversations with customers. The result is a fascinating exploration of the host/parasite relationships that are cultivated in this underbelly of Broadway. With disarming authenticity, Griffith uncovers glimpses of wisdom in the unlikeliest of characters. While the rest of the world tramples through the tourist traps above ground, take the journey down the long stairs, and step behind the curtain, to see how those on the fringe are living.
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Indie greatness
So many great things about this film. You're immersed into this strip club world, inside the bathroom, where strange and familiar people float in and out. You're a fly on the wall. Every interaction is smart and funny and hauntingly authentic. By the end of the movie, I found myself really rooting for this guy, not wanting the story to end. It's no surprise that it was written and directed, and stars a guy that actually experienced all of it in mid-90's New York. If you're a fan of really good independent film, this one is a must see.
Fantastic.
I love this movie. From the Head is a magnificently, beautifully written thing: great characters; stunning, perfect dialogue; impeccable timing; cutting insight and tenderness; terrific structure. Beautifully acted and directed. But most importantly, it is a stonking great story, and great fun to watch. Highly recommend. My socks are officially knocked off.
