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Man Real

Man Real

2015
Drama
11 min NR USA
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A recently released prisoner initiates his childhood friend with a back yard tattoo, but as the afternoon unfolds, his wild tendencies begin to unravel.

Personnel // Cast & Crew

Director Tracey Rigney
Starring
Colin Kinchela / Leroy Parsons

How Viewers Describe This Film

Common themes and sentiments

tense character-driven raw unpredictable subtle dramatic unsettling grounded volatile compelling intimate

Reviews

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Isabelle Moreau
Apr 19, 2026
3.0 / 5
3.0

'Man Real' presents a focused character study driven by the unpredictable nature of its protagonist. The film opens with a prisoner's re-entry into civilian life, initiating a reunion with a childhood companion through the act of a backyard…

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Arthur Finch
Apr 19, 2026
4.5 / 5
4.5

This is a film that understands the power of simmering tension. 'Man Real' takes a simple setup – a prisoner’s release and a visit to an old friend, marked by a backyard tattoo – and expertly escalates the…

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Genevieve Dubois
Apr 19, 2026
3.0 / 5
3.0

'Man Real' offers a concentrated dose of character drama, focusing on the volatile reunion between two former friends. Colin Kinchela’s portrayal of the ex-con is central, his performance capturing a sense of restless energy that promises disruption. Leroy…

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Marcus Bellweather
Apr 19, 2026
4.0 / 5
4.0

There's a raw, unvarnished quality to 'Man Real' that proves immediately engaging. The premise, involving a prisoner’s return and a backyard tattoo session with an old mate, is deceptively simple. Colin Kinchela delivers a performance brimming with a…

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Eleanor Vance
Apr 19, 2026
3.5 / 5
3.5

Colin Kinchela and Leroy Parsons anchor 'Man Real', a taut exploration of a reunion fraught with unspoken history. The film centres on a recently released prisoner initiating contact with a childhood friend, a seemingly simple act that quickly…

FAQs

'Man Real' seems to straddle the line between drama and a more suspenseful narrative. The premise of a recently released prisoner reconnecting with a friend, coupled with the emergence of 'wild tendencies,' suggests a strong dramatic foundation rooted in character and relationships. However, the 'unraveling' aspect points towards escalating tension and unpredictability, hinting at thriller elements as the afternoon progresses and the characters' true natures are revealed.