Killer of Sheep
Drama
An African-American man working at a slaughterhouse in the Watts area of Los Angeles leads a dissatisfied and listless existence.
VIBE
A deeply humanistic, observational portrait of everyday life in Watts. It feels raw and lived-in, capturing moments of quiet despair and fleeting joy with unflinching honesty. A truly affecting, authentic experience.
melancholicobservationalpoignantwearyslow-burnneorealistslice-of-lifeL.A. Rebellionpovertydomesticityurban alienationresignation
moneyslaughterhousel.a. rebellion
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