The independent film world often becomes the breeding ground for realistic, fact-based films. Case in point:
Callous, winner of multiple film festival awards, recently released on DVD. The gritty story explores child abuse through a compelling, original narrative, featuring Native American mysticism. The movie is based on real life events that took place in the life writer/director/producer Joey Lanai. One of its stars, Kari Nissena, portrays an abusive mother who holds great power over her entire family. "I was told that my character's lines were 100% direct quotes straight from real life," Nissena told F2F. "And the actions that were played out in the movie were true to life, with maybe 15 to 20% of the film altered for artistic reasons." Kari researched abuse cases for the role, plus gained 30 pounds to look similar to the real person her character is based on. The attention to detail and accuracy throughout the production definitely had an effect. "Many people have come up to us after screenings somewhat shaken or with tears in their eyes because they can identify with the story because of their own stories of abuse," Nissenna revealed.
The real impact of the film? Proceeds of
Callous DVD sales will benefit
Mi Casa Group Homes, an organization which cares for abused and neglected kids (ages 5-18). "This is a charity that Joey's producing partner Thom Michael Mulligan has spent time at," Kari said. "It is near to his heart. And we wanted a charity that we could help directly and really make a difference."
DVD's of
Callous can be purchased
here.
Callous at
IMDB.
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