My Life As I Live It

About This Movie

In MY LIFE AS I LIVE IT, Essie Coffey crafts a compelling portrait of her hometown, Dodge City, during a pivotal moment in its history. The documentary weaves between 1993 and 1978, capturing the shifting dynamics of a community facing the pressures of change. The pacing feels almost hypnotic at times, as it allows the viewer to absorb the nuanced performances of everyday people involved in the local elections. There's a raw authenticity in Coffey’s approach, emphasizing the voices of those often overlooked. The inter-cutting of past and present creates a poignant reflection on identity and belonging, making it a distinctive piece in the documentary genre, rich with social commentary and personal narrative.

Documentary focusing on community and electionsExplores themes of identity and societal changeUnique inter-cutting of different time periods