Dustin Whitehead's Hero, screening now at the Nickelodeon, is an energetic film with a committed cast of local actors in the story of a young man, Tre, who is on a meandering lifepath that ultimately brings him around to self-realization and fulfillment. A production of Columbia-based Local Cinema Studios, Hero stars Anthony Currie as Tre; Columbia theater veteran Darion McCloud as his doting father, Wayne; and Carly Siegel as Jess, Tre's ex-girlfriend who is facing her own challenges. The screenplay by Myles Isreal, who appears as Tre's best friend and fellow cosplay competitor Damon, covers a lot of emotional territory -- exploring tough terrain of interpersonal relations, missed opportunities and recovery with insight and spirited good humor. A tender and promising labor of love, Hero was shot all around Columbia, so spotting familiar landscapes is an added bonus.
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