Magdalen

Magdalen (Alix D. Smith) is a storyteller who plies her trade in bars to make a few bucks. Approaching lonely people and regaling them with her fantastic tales, Magdalen roams the streets of Philadelphia seeking out her clientele amongst the confined spaces of local watering holes. Director Andrew Repasky McElhinney's debut feature offers an impressive combination of character study and breathtaking cinematography. Tying in a noir-ish use of black and white film with a story that positively reeks of sadness, this is a powerful, evocative tale.