Review of The Exiles (1961) by John A — 03 Apr 2012
A fascinating look at one corner of Los Angeles in the late 1950s, a corner populated by Native American kids who moved to the city looking for success, and instead found a life of drinking, women, and self-gratification.
Mackenzie used non-professionals here, interspersing their interviews throughout the film and creating provocative tensions with the images. The dubbed in after the fact dialogue could be cleaned up, but the straightforward portrait of Los Angeles more than makes up for it.
This review of The Exiles (1961) was written by John A on 03 Apr 2012.
The Exiles has generally received positive reviews.
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