Chasing Titles Vol. 1 (2017)

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Father, Joe can't get it together to provide for his family. Desperate for money, he runs a side hustle while working for an express mail company. His 12-year-old son, Caleb is fed up with the living standards in his dysfunctional family. When Joe loses his job and screws up his side hustle, he falls into deep depression, turns to cocaine, pain killers and alcohol which then calls for desperate measures. Caleb is then put on the forefront of the most important decision in his life.

Introduction
"Chasing Titles Vol. 1" is a 2017 American short drama movie directed by Ryan Egypt. The story follows the life of a daddy having a hard time to supply the best for his family and make ends fulfill. The motion picture is a thought-provoking take on the challenges and drastic options individuals are typically required to make when facing monetary difficulty.

Plot
The primary lead character of the movie is Joe Holmes, played by Brian Austin Green. Joe's main focus and life revolves around his two major duties - being an automobile mechanic and a dedicated father to his son, Caleb, played by Haas Manning. Joe's other half, Marcy, played by Clifton Powell, is absent for a majority of the film, so most of the shared entity scenes are between the dad and child.

Throughout the film, Joe discovers it significantly tough to provide for his boy while attempting to be an ethical compass and a design of integrity. He deals with lots of long exhausting hours in a mechanic's garage only to be shot down due to the devastating economic decline. Poverty and the failure to satisfy his child's fundamental requirements drive Joe to a breaking point - he chooses to include himself in illicit activities as a method to make quick cash.

Ethical Conflict and Climax
While going down this unsafe course, the dispute in between meeting his instant economic needs and teaching his child crucial life worths escalites. The narrative successfully conveys the double-edged sword of making tough options-- choosing in between survival and morality. Joe's sacrifice for a much better life for his kid ends up being a spiral of dire repercussions as his illegal pursuits overtake him.

In the climax of the movie, a suspenseful police vehicle chase ends with Joe getting shot after trying to escape. This awful ending strikes a poignant mark in the audiences' minds, demonstrating the dire repercussions of his options.

Theme and Interpretation
"Chasing Titles Vol. 1" provides a poignant commentary on society's capitalistic pressures and the lengths to which people go to protect financial stability for their family. It delves into the expedition of moral conflict, the battle for survival, and the inescapable consequences that one's personal option can make on those around them.

The film raises concerns about responsibility, sacrifice, and the lengths parents want to opt for their children. While Joe's intents were to offer a much better life for his kid, his actions ended up doing more harm than good, ultimately robbing Caleb of his daddy.

Conclusion
Director Ryan Egypt weaves a compelling narrative that puts the audiences into the mindscape of a desperate daddy forced into devoting unlawful activities for survival. While "Chasing Titles Vol. 1" is a brief drama, the strength of the narrative packed into its runtime makes it an engaging exploration of ethical complexities in the face of severe challenge. The film challenges audiences with the stark truth of survival in difficult economic conditions, making it a thought-provoking experience.

Top Cast

  • Brian Austin Green (small)
    Brian Austin Green
    Joe Holmes
  • Landon Gimenez (small)
    Landon Gimenez
    Caleb Holmes
  • Clifton Powell (small)
    Clifton Powell
    T Parker
  • Barry Shabaka Henley (small)
    Barry Shabaka Henley
    Luke Parker
  • Erica Eynon (small)
    Erica Eynon
    JoAnn Holmes
  • Haas Manning (small)
    Haas Manning
    Marcus King
  • T.K. Richardson (small)
    T.K. Richardson
    Chris Jones
  • Avery Mason
    Sean Campbell
  • Ryan Egypt
    John Rivera
  • Malia Vega
    Honey
  • Leonel A. Rodriguez
    Mr. C