Don't be fooled by the lackluster movie poster, Chain Camera is a very entertaining and eye opening movie. Unlike films like Kids and Gummo amongst others that allege to have the inside scoop on the lives of America's youth, Chain Camera actually does "tell it like it is" so to speak. The film is presented in 6 minute segments devoted to a particular student at the school. As the film progresses each student unfolds emotionally leading to funny and dramatic moments. The director should have made use of digital video cameras as it tends to be very grainy at times but perhaps that would have driven production costs up. Once again coming back to the film itself, you must approach it with an open mind as the students come from VERY diverse backgrounds. Topics such as racism, fellatio, and drugs are comically touched upon so please do not bring children under 13, please its embarrassing.
Aside from that Chain Camera is a fun little sad, funny, and above all interesting documentary that is a must see for anyone living in America today and yes it this is reality unlike Beverly Hills 90210, Dawson Creek, or the other junk on television.
