Rich Hill Review
By Katie OBrien
Thesis
This documentary's purpose was to show how hard it is to live, and grow up in poverty.
Purpose
The Purpose of the documentary Rich Hill was to show that how hard it to be in a situation where there is not enough money in your family to pay for bills. Through out the documentary there is each kid shows that even with the struggle they still manage to be positive and have a good outlook on life. Andrew shows that even when you move a lot or have no money to pay for hot water you can still be able to have an outlook that isn't negative. Appache shows us that even when mental problems are nagging us down there is a bright side and a way t get through even if you have to leave your family for a little bit. Harley taught the audience that no matter what is wrong with your life family is the most important thing.
Andrew
Andrew didn't have hot water or gas. His family moves a lot and he puts a lot of pressure on himself. Andrew is now 17 living in Colorado, with his sister and dad. He lost his mom last year. After moving around a lot his dad started to build a home in Colorado.
Harley
Harley has anger problems. His mother is in jail so he has to live with his grandmother. As a child he was sexually abused which lead to the anger problems. Harley has a brain tumor around his optic nerve. He dropped out of school in 10th grade and never went back. He has been working odd jobs ever since dropping out. He has seen his mother since the movie was released.
Appachey
Appachey has anger problems and mental problems. he likes art and is a destructive kid. he was sent to a detention center because of fighting. Appachey is still in the detention center he was placed in during the documentary. He was let out but got sent back after he was done with the film festivals.
Conclusion
This documentary helped impact people who forget about the others who have less than they do. We often forget how privileged we are because the lack of representation that those people get. This documentary shows the side of life that we don't want to think about. It show the hardships that we don't go through but others do on an everyday basis. This documentary changes peoples mind on how people who don't have money can be the nicest people out there.