# George Washington (2000)

> A lyrical Southern coming-of-age drama follows working-class children whose innocent cover-up turns one difficult summer into a search for redemption.

Canonical page: https://ember.film/movie/11005

## Facts

- Runtime: 90 min
- Genres: Drama
- Director: David Gordon Green
- Cast: Donald Holden, Damian Jewan Lee, Curtis Cotton III, Rachael Handy, Candace Evanofski, Paul Schneider, Eddie Rouse, Janet Taylor
- TMDB rating: 6.7/10
- IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0262432/

## Ember's analysis

- Pacing: slow
- Intensity: strong
- Complexity: layered
- Violence: mild
- Mood: melancholic, lyrical, wistful, quiet evening, reflective movie night

## Synopsis

A poignant exploration of childhood innocence and the weight of secrets in a small town.

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