The United States Of Leland

A quiet suburban community is stunned when 15 year-old Leland (Ryan Gosling) commits a chilling crime and is sent to a juvenile detention centre. Here he meets Pearl (Don Cheadle), a teacher and aspiring writer who dives into Leland's disturbing and troubled past and dreams of turning his compelling story into a book.

Tables soon turn when Leland forces Pearl to examine his own behaviour and what results is a shocking collision of violence, understanding and hope.

Critic Reviews:

• " Written and directed by Matthew Ryan Hoge, the script is not only profound, but incredibly tight, nuanced with subtleties and sub-plots that intersect and come together at all the right moments. " – Debbie Lynn Elias

• " “The United States Of Leland” deftly points out dilemmas in current American ideology that frequently escalate into tragedy. " – Cole Smithey

• " Powerful and provocative " – Rich Cline