Screening: Opening Night only, February 27, 7pm (Cal).
Schroeder Duncan (Thomas Lennon, “Reno 911!”) is turning 30 and has realized he is not living the life he dreamed of when he was a young ballplayer with a hundred-mile-an-hour fastball. He married his high school sweetheart, but they live in a trailer park, she always wants to talk about having babies, and he mows the grass at the local ballpark instead of playing there. Shroeder drags himself into action, preparing his van for a cross-country drive and planning to buy land in Australia and move there to start over.
“Eden Court” is a close-up look at Shroeder’s life and the lives of his friends and neighbors, all of whom are not exactly living the American Dream. Good performances, writing filled with both with and pathos, and sharp cinematography all make this a solid film. Its hopeful, optimistic theme makes it the perfect kick off to this year’s Cinequest.
At the IMDb: www.imdb.com/title/tt0475259/