The Dead Kid

2013
27m

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The Dead Kid is the story of Annie Baxter who, at the height of the Atlanta Child Murders in 1980, witnesses a young boy's torment and his eventual disappearance as suspicions surround a pai... Read allThe Dead Kid is the story of Annie Baxter who, at the height of the Atlanta Child Murders in 1980, witnesses a young boy's torment and his eventual disappearance as suspicions surround a pair of bullies and the reclusive proprietor of the city's dump.The Dead Kid is the story of Annie Baxter who, at the height of the Atlanta Child Murders in 1980, witnesses a young boy's torment and his eventual disappearance as suspicions surround a pair of bullies and the reclusive proprietor of the city's dump.

Director
- Gregory D. Goyins
Writers
- Gregory D. Goyins
- Gillian King
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8.4/10

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Director
- Gregory D. Goyins
Writers
- Gregory D. Goyins
- Gillian King
Stars

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8/10

An elegant foray into the darkness of growing up

THE DEAD KID deals with the conflicts of childhood's mistakes. The protagonist knows she is complicit to wrongdoing even though she didn't do wrong, and she confesses her feelings of guilt in this touching, smart and wise little film. Deftly written with a realistic yet poetic tone, THE DEAD KID is directed with dark and vital imagery,illuminating a story that could have happened to anybody. The story deals with bullying--the kid who is innocent, bullied, yet takes it and perhaps expects it. Two girls observe the acts but do nothing to stop them, and one of them suffers for realizing that.

Watching THE DEAD KID reminds the viewer of those many omissions and slight transgressions of childhood and youth we were never punished for, except in our own hearts. Very touching, very well done. It is a remembrance and an apology for all of us.