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Kenny and his little sister must fend for themselves after their mother dies and their asshole father abandons them for his job and girlfriend. Most of us would probably become deviant little snots if fate dealt us that card. But in A. Rey Pamatmat’s heartrending and controversial Edith Can Shoot Things and Hit Them, 16-year-old Kenny and little sister Edith use their wit, love, a stuffed toy frog, and Edith’s adept skills with an air rifle to survive their hardships.
The two make a life for themselves on their isolated farm and are forced into adulthood way too soon. Kenny’s friend Benji also becomes a part of their makeshift family. And Benji’s mother is none too pleased when she finds out Kenny is also his boyfriend. Edith Can Shoot isn’t your typical coming-of-age story, but its take on love, loss, and growing pains is timely and poignant.
Thursdays-Saturdays, 8 p.m.; Sun., Oct. 16, 1 p.m. Starts: Oct. 14. Continues through Oct. 30, 2011
