BEASTS OF THE SOUTHERN WILD
American 2012

Six-year-old Hushpuppy must contend with a absent mother, a caring, albeit hot tempered desperately ill father, devastating flooding and an onslaught of approaching mystical ancient bison-like creatures in a decaying bayou community. Think remote, disenfranchised Hurricane Katrina victims fighting to preserve their way of life. This is a brilliant, original film. Not to be missed.

Quvenzhane Wallis, Dwight Henry, Levy Easterly; directed by Benh Zeitlin.