Name: Forgotten Pills
Genre: Short, Comedy, Drama
Released: 2005-09-10
Duration: 22 min
Rating: 7.6
Cast: Brian Nolen, Tye Alexander, Hollie Overton

If immorality is unremembered, did it really happen?

I had the great pleasure of catching this film at the LA Shorts Film Festival on 9-10-5. WOW, what a provocative little piece this was. David Hefner turned brilliant, original writing in this film with fine acting and a touching quality to boot. There is something so refreshing about seeing fresh faces of the next generation, and Mr. Hefner managed to capture the essence of his budding young cast, creating a memorable, entertaining, and thought provoking experience. The question of morality and dignity could not have been more engagingly put, and I hope many great things come from this filmmaker. If you have a chance to see this at any other film festivals, don't miss it. A sure fire treat in my book.

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Four college students each decide to take a pill that makes them forget everything they do and say during the following four hours of their lives. Principals are questioned and morality is left at the door when these characters decide to act on impulse opposed to loyalty and friendship.

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