Vivian Kerr: from actress to director
In her directorial debut, Vivian Kerr recounts her personal journey from hitting rock bottom in 2016 to creating her film, Scrap. The story follows Beth, a woman living in her car in Los Angeles after losing her job in PR and becoming homeless. Kerr’s performance as Beth showcases the character’s struggle to maintain a facade of success while dealing with the reality of her situation.
One of the film’s strengths lies in its portrayal of Beth’s flaws and selfishness, particularly as a mother. This representation of a flawed mother on screen is a refreshing and daring choice. However, the film also delves into sentimental territory as Beth begins to reassess her life choices, sometimes veering into melodrama.
Despite some shortcomings in the script, Kerr’s performance shines through, offering a complex and compelling portrayal of Beth. Scrap will be available on digital platforms starting December 13th.
- Vivian Kerr’s directorial debut
- The story of Beth, a homeless woman in LA
- Exploration of flawed female protagonist
- Sentimental elements in the film
- Release date for Scrap
