Alone

2017 0h 13m EN

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6.6

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★6.6TMDB · 7

Documentary

Synopsis

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This investigation into the layers of mass incarceration and its shaping of the modern black American family is seen through the eyes of a single mother in New Orleans, Louisiana.

“Some stories are better left unspoiled.”

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Cast

Sibil Fox Richardson
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Desmond Watson
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Alone Watts
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Credits

Behind the camera

Director: Garrett Bradley
Languages: English
Countries: United States of America

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RUNTIME

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Tight 13-minute runtime — shorter than most television pilots.

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ERA

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Released 9 years ago.

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3 / 8

RUNTIME

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Lean credit list — fewer than 30 people officially credited.

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4 / 8

DIRECTOR

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Directed by Garrett Bradley, shot by Zac Manuel. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.

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5 / 8

DIRECTOR

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Original score by Jonathan Zalben. Worth a dedicated listen after — most great films lose half their impact without the score.

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6 / 8

DIRECTOR

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Editor Garrett Bradley shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.

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7 / 8

CAST

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Sibil Fox Richardson and Desmond Watson and Alone Watts carry the top of the cast.

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8 / 8

WILD

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IMDB entry: tt6588242 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.

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Cinephile deep dive

The take

Garrett Bradley directs. Zac Manuel behind the camera. Jonathan Zalben scores. Garrett Bradley cuts. Runs lean at under 100 minutes. Produced in United States of America. Dialogue in English.

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1Tight 13-minute runtime — shorter than most television pilots.
2Released 9 years ago.
3Lean credit list — fewer than 30 people officially credited.
4Directed by Garrett Bradley, shot by Zac Manuel. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.
5Original score by Jonathan Zalben. Worth a dedicated listen after — most great films lose half their impact without the score.
6Editor Garrett Bradley shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.
7Sibil Fox Richardson and Desmond Watson and Alone Watts carry the top of the cast.
8IMDB entry: tt6588242 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.
9Only 7 TMDB ratings — you're getting ahead of the curve on this one.