Cinephile No. 520 "Glassland"

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Written By Nathan Box

"Glassland" took alcoholism on with a rare honesty; which is appreciated for a topic so many films have tried to tackle. What made this film different and raw was the perspective from which the film was told. Focused on a grown son caring for his alcoholic mother and developmentally disabled brother, the film plays on his own delay, as well as the pain brought on by a parent who was never fully present. The movie stung in a lot of ways, not because I have had to deal with alcoholic parents, but I know those who have. I now fully grasp why some say they don't drink and question a little less about their reasoning. 

Thanks for entering my world, 

-Nathan 

Nathan Box
Hello! My name is Nathan. I've always believed I would meet that special someone in one of two places; either a record store or a book store. Maybe I need to amend? I moved to Seattle in February of 2011 from Oklahoma City (Try and not hold the Sonics/Thunder thing against me). I knew I wanted to work for a nonprofit and go to grad school. Within a couple of months, I was doing both. During the day, I work as a Fund Developer and Community Relations Manager for a nonprofit in Kent and at night I try to stay as busy as possible volunteering, trying new restaurants, finding hidden bars and exploring Seattle. The past few years has been both terrifying and exhilarating. I have done things on my own I didn’t think were within my capability. I love being outdoors. On any given weekend, I can be found hiking, on a road trip, volunteering, at a museum, seeing a movie (I see a lot of them). I am passionate about nonprofit work. I feel called to leave a mark on this world. Nothing against those who enjoy making tons of money, I just need to know I am making a difference.
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