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Told from the perspective of an 11-year-old girl, Nasia, and filmed with amateur actors in the place where they grow up, George Washington tells the story of a handful of youths caught in the unconscious sphere between childlike naivety and the search for orientation. Nasia leaves her boyfriend Buddy for George, who dreams of one day becoming President of the United States. Their days are spent hanging out in the deserted marshaling yard of a small town cut off from progress. With great sensitivity, Green takes the desperation of his young protagonists seriously while at the same time striking a fine balance between pathos and comedy in his portrayal of their large and small gestures.
David Gordon Green was born in Texas in 1975 and studied film at the North Carolina School of Arts. George Washington is his feature debut. Following its world premiere at the Forum, the film was shown all over the world and received a range of prizes. Since them, he has directed many successful films, including Snow Angles (2007) and Pineapple Express (2008). Green also produced Shotgun Stories, which was shown at the Forum in 2007.
Production: Youandwhatarmy Filmed Challenges, Blue Moon Productions
Camera: Tim Orr
Format: 35mm, color
Running Time: 89 min.
Language: English
