
Jet Boy(2001)
A coming-of-age story of a reluctant 13-year-old hustler named Nathan who will do whatever it takes to feel loved.

"Running Away With Blackie" takes a complex and thought-provoking look into the lonely and desperate life of Jetty. Jetty, having a history of drug abuse and denial, now must confront his own personal demons in order to move forward in his life. Along with his best and only friend; his dog Blackie, he encounters some strange characters during his travels who serve as a constant reminder of what he has been trying to run away from. Jetty finally wakes up and has an epiphany when he encounters a Goblin-Like Figure (Camden Toy) who reminds him that he is the only one who can help himself, and cannot hide from himself any longer.

August Emerson
Jetty

Natasha Lyonne
Motel Clerk

Bill Suplee
Motel Drifter
Scott Lilly
Boy with Bottle
James F. Williams IV
Party Goer 1
Mistyka Garcia
Party Goer 2

Camden Toy
The Figure
Running Away with Blackie is a drama, fantasy film released in 2009 exploring themes of runaway. Directed by Lucas Cody Garcia, it stars August Emerson, Natasha Lyonne, Bill Suplee. "Running Away With Blackie" takes a complex and thought-provoking look into the lonely and desperate life of Jetty. Jetty, having a history of drug abuse and denial, now must confront his own personal demons in order to move forward in his life. Along with his best and only friend; his dog Blackie, he encounters some strange characters during his travels who serve as a constant reminder of what he has been trying to run away from. Jetty finally wakes up and has an epiphany when he encounters a Goblin-Like Figure (Camden Toy) who reminds him that he is the only one who can help himself, and cannot hide from himself any longer.
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