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Running Away with Blackie

Running Away with Blackie

20090h 20m

Overview

"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.

Directed by Lucas Cody Garcia
Written by Lucas Cody Garcia
Produced by Lucas Cody Garcia
Box OfficeBudget: $300

Top Cast

August Emerson

August Emerson

Jetty

Natasha Lyonne

Natasha Lyonne

Motel Clerk

Bill Suplee

Bill Suplee

Motel Drifter

S

Scott Lilly

Boy with Bottle

J

James F. Williams IV

Party Goer 1

M

Mistyka Garcia

Party Goer 2

Camden Toy

Camden Toy

The Figure

Themes & Keywords

runaway

About Running Away with Blackie

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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