TCFF 2007
TCFF 2007 Fiction Jury Awards
Best Feature: Rocket Science
This entertaining film stars Reece Daniel Thompson as Hal Hafner, a young man of few words. He is a high school student in Plainsboro, New Jersey where his persistent stutter leads to countless indignities at the hands of his classmates.
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Special Jury Prize For Visual Impact: Tuya’s Marriage
Not only was this film gorgeous, it had wonderful set design and the most magnificent camel we have ever seen. Below is the best picture of this great animal I could find on the web.
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Special Jury Prize For Outstanding Writing
Talk To Me
Talk to Me is written by Michael Genet and Rick Famuyiwa. The film recreates the turbulent sixties and tells the real life story of Washington D.C. radio personality Ralph “Petey” Greene. The cast is led by Don Cheadle, Chiwetel Ejiofor, Taraji P. Henson, Cedric The Entertainer and Martin Sheen. They give flesh to the words in a this very entertaining film.
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Special Jury Prize For Narrative Perspective
Blame It On Fidel
Nine year old Anna struggles to adjust and understand her parents when they become political activists. This film is told from the point of view of a child. The performance by Nina Kervel is wonderful, you can’t take your eyes off her.
