I doubt that many people have seen Colette Burson's "Permanent", but I recommend it. The focus is a girl in 1982 Virginia who wants a perm, but it leads to all sorts of complications in her home life and school life. The movie addresses vanity, or just the general desire to fit in, even at the expense of one's true identity. The characters are developed enough so that we feel for them, even when they do questionable things. I thought that the dad's toupee and moustache made him look like Bruce Campbell. Will any of us EVER be content with just our natural hair?
It's not a masterpiece, but a good piece of work. I hope to see more movies from Ms. Burson in the coming years.
It's not a masterpiece, but a good piece of work. I hope to see more movies from Ms. Burson in the coming years.