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Trees Lounge
Venerable character actor Steve Buscemi steps behind the camera in this profound study of a lonely, alcoholic, and unemployed mechanic.
Director: Steve Buscemi
Overview
Steve Buscemi writes, directs, and stars in this offbeat dramedy about a man at crossroads. Unemployed and recently single, Tommy (Buscemi) finds solace in his neighbourhood bar Trees Lounge. Thinking of how to quit drinking and get a new job, Tommy witnesses the other self-destructive sad sacks of his life and how they get by. It’s up to Tommy to get out of his rut – but will the bottle help?
Trees Lounge is a darkly funny drama that is drenched in the wit and insight Buscemi brings to each of his roles and is American Independent cinema at its most observed and true. Buscemi assembled an impressive ensemble cast for his debut, including Mark Boone Junior, Chloe Sevigny, and Samuel L. Jackson. It’s funny, it’s tragic, but altogether it’s human and moving. Fans of Buscemi’s performances won’t want to miss his sincere and original project.
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