Hi, Mom!
dir. Brian De Palma · 1970
Being alive involves navigating the complexities of identity and societal expectations while seeking connection and understanding in a chaotic world.
Plot
Vietnam vet Jon Rubin returns to New York and rents a rundown flat in Greenwich Village. It is in this flat that he begins to film, 'Peeping Tom' style, the people in the apartment across the street. His obsession with making films leads him to fall in with a radical 'Black Power' group, which in turn leads him to carry out a bizarre act of urban terrorism.
Why watch
"Hi, Mom!" is a daring exploration of obsession and the absurdity of life in the urban jungle, where the line between art and madness blurs. With its dark humor and radical themes, De Palma’s film invites viewers into a voyeuristic odyssey that critiques societal norms and challenges the boundaries of artistic expression.