Slacker

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1991, Movie, 1h 37min

SLACKER, directed by Richard Linklater, presents a day in the life of a loose-knit Austin, Texas, subculture populated by eccentric and overeducated young people. Shooting on 16 mm for a mere $23,000, writer-producer-director Linklater and his crew of friends threw out any idea of a traditional plot, choosing instead to create a tapestry of over a hundred characters, each as compelling as the last. SLACKER is a prescient look at an emerging generation of aggressive nonparticipants, and one of the key films of the American independent film movement of the 1990s.

Country: United States

Director:

Richard Linklater

Cast:

Richard Linklater,

Athina Rachel Tsangari,

Lee Daniel,

Louis Black

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Critic Kim Newman

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...Linklater's smart observations speak volumes.

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In this groundbreaking indie film, we follow a day in the life of Austin's eclectic misfits and outcasts. From a passionate taxi passenger to a JFK conspiracy theorist, a UFO buff, and a Madonna pap smear saleswoman, we are taken on a journey through the city's vibrant underbelly. As we move seamlessly from one character to another, we see how these individuals, who don't quite fit into society's norms, navigate their lives and interact with each other in unexpected ways. With themes of social exclusion and political marginalization weaving through their conversations, Slacker paints a unique and compelling portrait of rebellion and disillusionment in 1990s Austin.

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You can stream Slacker on: Max The Criterion Channel Amazon Prime ⎥ MAX