Scheme Birds (2019)
A gritty portrait of youth and resilience in industrial Scotland; ideal for fans of character-driven dramas and coming-of-age stories.
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Scheme Birds(2019)
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In a struggling Scottish town shaped by the steel industry, a rebellious young woman tries to navigate the shift from adolescence to the responsibilities of parenthood. As her impulsive, pleasure-first outlook clashes with local expectations, everyday pressures and bad influences pull her toward trouble while she searches for a way forward.
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Pros: compassionate approach; raw, gritty realism; flashes of hope | Cons: frustrating choices; unlikable behavior; heavy, bleak mood
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You’ll likely enjoy this if you want an unvarnished, compassionate look at youth, poverty, and growing up under pressure, similar to Minding the Gap; Not for you if you need likable people or a clearly uplifting message.
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Fortunately, aside from being a deeply impressive debut, this documentary exudes compassion for its subjects and finds a few glimmers of hopefulness among the debris. As the credits rolled, I wondered whether Gemma was okay. It’s hard not to become attached as you watch these “scheme birds” leave the nest and slowly find their instinct for freedom and survival on their own terms. - Jake Watt Read Jake's full article... https://www.maketheswitch.com.au/article/review-scheme-birds-a-gritty-scottish-coming-of-age-tale
