General Orders No.9
Right Brain, Left Brain
It’s official, the chock-a-blockbuster season has arrived. But, not all brain stimulus is lost. Coming out of nowhere and already sweeping awards for its mesmerizing cinematography, General Orders No.9 is a documentary unlike you’ve ever seen. For 11 years, writer-director Bob Persons has captured the markers of loss and change in the American South and told the story of the clash between man and nature through experimental filmmaking techniques. The result is a narrative told entirely through maps, dreams and prayers using images, music and poetry. Sound totally anti-Michael Bay? It is, but unlike your coffee shop’s open-mic night, Persons has managed to craft an approachable film for the masses that will likely haunt us for years to come.
