Scrapper
Director: Charlotte Regan Run Time: 84 min. Format: DCP Release Year: 2023
Starring: Alin Uzun, Harris Dickinson, Laura Aikman, Lola Campbell
The hilarious and touching story of a little girl who has been forced to grow up too fast and her father, who seems to have not grown up at all. When 12-year-old Georgie (Campbell) is left on her own after her mother’s death, she turns to petty crime to keep her independence, stealing bikes with her friend Ali (Uzun) and enlisting a store clerk to pose on the phone as her uncle. Still grieving but putting on a brave face, Georgie is not sure how to handle it when her estranged father (Dickinson) suddenly turns up and tries to get back into her life.
★★★½ “Campbell is a revelation… her performance is flawless.” – Odie Henderson, Boston Globe
“Delightfully hilarious. One of those sweet, funny films that takes pleasure in the wonder of youth, with really tight, honest writing that is unexpected and fun.” – Josh Flanders, Chicago Reader
Double Feature with POLITE SOCIETY
Staff Pick!
“Don’t be scared of this one. The film sounds bleak, but it is a story about resilience. One of my personal faves from 2023!” – Ivy