It has been a strong season for independent film, from the Southern gothic MUD to the inner city tale, FRUITVALE, and the nostalgic comedy, THE WAY WAY BACK. The freshest, funniest, and most original film of the summer slips into theaters as students head back to school. SHORT TERM 12 captures the angst of adolescence in raw, riveting and revelatory ways. It focuses upon teenagers who are neglected and overlooked, offering them the dignity they richly deserve. Brie Larson... Read more