We fall down, and we get up again. In Alec Brown’s short film Liz, we see that getting up again is easier said than done. Alexandra Renzo plays the titular Liz. She is a woman trying to get back on her feet again. Her next lifeline is a receptionist job at a local salon. Liz’s interview with Justine (Kya Brickhouse) goes excellent, but when Justine asks for a recent job reference, Liz is forced to confront her past and the consequences of her actions.
“…asks for a recent job reference, Liz is forced to confront her past and the consequences of her actions.”
Liz is a tale that speaks directly to my heart. It’s a story about the struggle we humans face when confronted with the concepts of grace and forgiveness. In Liz’s case, she has to take accountability for her past actions, especially when admitting one’s failure could mean losing the job you so desperately need.
Alec Brown tells a heartbreaking tale of piecing one’s life back together as a straightforward narrative. As Liz, Alexandra hits all the right notes, bringing sympathy to her character and allowing us to root for her to get “one last chance.”
Liz is a human story that we can all empathize with because we know people in this position…or are in this position ourselves.