Review: Tarnation

Tarnation is an autobiographical documentary focusing on director Jonathan Caouette’s early life and adulthood, as well as his mother, Renee LeBlanc, who was treated with electroshock in her youth. She did not need this therapy, which resulted in lifelong insanity. Made for a mere $187 and edited on Apple’s iMovie software, Tarnation has gone on to become a must watch documentary, not just for it’s story and style, but as inspiration for young, independent filmmakers with no money. Tarnation proves, no matter how big or small your budget is, if you have the right blend of necessary skills and imagination, your film will be deserving of a theatrical release.

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