Robert Greene's 'Too Much Sugar' Blurs Reality in Small-Town America
Filmmaker Robert Greene's latest hybrid documentary, "Too Much Sugar," delves into the lives of working-class individuals in Moberly, Missouri. The film, which premiered at the Venice Film Festival, combines elements of reality and reenactment to explore themes of family, grief, and self-discovery through collaborative storytelling with its subjects. It's an intimate look at how ordinary people grapple with extraordinary circumstances, transforming their personal narratives into cinematic experiences.
By Roger Ebert