My Name Is 'A' by Anonymous (2012)
Directed and created by Shane Ryan, the movie was shot shortly after the events which inspired it (15 year old Alyssa Bustamante was convicted of killing her 9 year old neighbor, Elizabeth Olten). Compared to the likes of David Lynch, Larry Clark, Harmony Korine and John Cassavetes, the film dares the audience to watch it, confronting issues with kids and teenagers often sugar-coated by Hollywood. The movie tackles hard-hitting subjects like self mutilation by teen girls, bullying, rape, bulimia (showcasing the actual damage it does to a girl's body) and, of course, the murder.
Released: Oct 19, 2012
Runtime: 90 minutes
Genre: Thriller, Crime, Mystery
Stars: Katie Marsh, Demi Baumann, Teona Dolnikova, Alexis Damianos, Kaliya Skye, Joseph Marsh
Crew: Vincent Brocoli (Executive Producer), Teona Dolnikova (Props), Dawna Lee Heising (Thanks), Charles Solomon Jr. (Executive Producer), Vicki Baumann (Makeup Artist), Arturo Guerrero (Cinematography)