Neutral July 31, 2009

2007. Told in a series of loosely-knit vignettes that range from quiet naturalism to absurdist extremes,
Neutral is an absorbing cross-section of human connections lost and found through a shared
artistic curiousity.

The story's ambition is matched by the scope of its production, casting over 70 Asheville-area
residents, mostly non-actors, to take part in a constantly shifting focus, all inventively shot on a
slim budget raised through a year of double full-time jobs, truckbed living, and peanut butter and
banana sandwiches.

Examples of scenes include the shadows of a boy and girl discussing the favorite shapes they
become, a chance encounter between a young woman and the author of her life, and a father taking his family trip far out of the way to return a friend's five pack of diet soda.

Director: Joe Chang
Stars: The people of Asheville
Genre: Drama
Runtime: 99 minutes
Rating: Unrated

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