this lean and low budget b movie be a perfect example of what excellent independent film making should be about . take a thesis that involve elements a bit too controversial for mainstream hollywood . draw your character three dimensionally . film it a it be actually see through the townspeople eye . and find a many people a you can who be perfect for the role a write and regardless of act experience . this tale of a five year old negro ( by the vernacular of the time ) girl who disappear and be believe kidnapped . a lot of groupthink and projection and assumption and venting of anger follow until the town finally mobilize to locate and rescue the girl . a fresh and taut today a it be fifty year ago and the well should be a staple requirement for everyone who wish to get into independent film .