Havoc (2005)
Release Year: 2005
Nation: Germany, United States
Alternative Title: Perturbadas, Kaos, Ámok, Caos, Garotas sem Rumo, Havoc - Fuori controllo, Havoc - Jovens Sem Rumo, Jeux de gangs, Skoteinos kosmos, Spustoszenie
Director: Barbara Kopple
Writer: Jessica Kaplan, Stephen Gaghan
Summary
Directed by documentary filmmaker Barbara Kopple in her narrative feature debut, 'Havoc' (2005) is a drama that explores the darker side of rebellion. The film follows two privileged teenagers who leave their insulated lives to immerse themselves in the gritty reality of East L.A.'s gang culture. While the movie's portrayal of gangs and violence has been criticized for sensationalism, it provides a compelling narrative about the consequences of reckless behavior and the dangers of naive experimentation with dangerous lifestyles.