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Sam Rockwell dealing drugs in '97 — need I say more?
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Arresting Gena (1997)

grunge-era chaossuburban decayteenage recklessness

Overview

Drama

A directionless teenager (Aesha Waks) becomes involved with a headstrong runaway (Summer Phoenix) and her drug-dealing brother (Sam Rockwell).

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Content warning
woman director
economic desperationfound family vs. blood familyfemale friendship under pressurethe illusion of escape

Standout Aspects

Acting

Rockwell's manic energy before he was famous.

Direction

Weyer's unflinching documentary-style realism.

Best for:Solo: Late night when you want to feel something grimy.·Streaming: Digging through '90s indie obscurities.
Heads up:Drug Use: Frequent drug use and dealing as central plot.·Emotional: Bleak ending with no easy redemption.
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Director

Hannah Weyer

ReleasedJan 27, 1997
Runtime1h 30m
StatusReleased

Vibe

Pacesteady
Intensitymedium
Tonedark
Feelheavy
Good Machine
Kardana-Swinsky Films

Top Cast

Summer Phoenix

Summer Phoenix

Jane Freeman

J. Smith-Cameron

J. Smith-Cameron

Caroline Lee

Sam Rockwell

Sam Rockwell

Sonny

Rini Bell

Rini Bell

Alice

Brendan Sexton III

Brendan Sexton III

Soldier

Adrian Grenier

Adrian Grenier

Kabush

Paul Giamatti

Paul Giamatti

Detective Wilson

Paul Lazar

Paul Lazar

Uncle John

Annie Golden

Annie Golden

Sally

Kirk Acevedo

Kirk Acevedo

Caller

Dan Moran

Dan Moran

Sugar

Vincent Laresca

Vincent Laresca

Bopo

Lola Pashalinski

Lola Pashalinski

Mrs. Meanie

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Deep Dive

Trivia, insights & behind the scenes

Trivia

This was Hannah Weyer's only narrative feature; she pivoted to documentaries about marginalized communities.

Cultural

Shot in real New Jersey locations, it captures the pre-gentrification Northeast corridor that films like 'Kids' and 'Welcome to the Dollhouse' also documented.

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