This is the second film presented by Alexander Kiensch for the monthly film
evening. It's another film directed by David Lynch, also a true story.
In 1994 Alvin Straight heard the news that his brother had suffered a stroke.
They hadn't spoken for 10 years, so Alvin decided to visit him. Because of his
poor eyesight he didn't have a driver's license, so he made the 240 mile
journey on a lawn mower, towing a trailer in which he slept at night. The lawn
mower had a maximum speed of five miles per hour, so he needed about six weeks
for the trip.
The film ends when Alvin arrives. The reconciliation between the two brothers
isn't significant. The film is all about the journey, about the trip and the
people Alvin met. We see America at its best. The sun is shining,
and everyone is friendly. It's a perfect world.
Success Rate: - 1.6
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