Raising Bertie

Year: 2017

Runtime: 102 min

Language: English

Director: Margaret Byrne

Documentary

In rural Eastern North Carolina, this film follows the lives of three young men – Junior, Bud, and Dada – as they grow up over six years. The story explores the difficulties of adolescence, including school struggles, unemployment, violence, and the complexities of love, all set against a backdrop of generational poverty and economic isolation. Through a cinéma vérité style, the film offers a poignant and intimate portrait of their interconnected stories, highlighting themes of family, mentorship, and the pursuit of a better life.

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