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Kim Tibbs reviews the Permanent Record DVD for Clique Clack. The film, starring Keanu Reeves, was recently released on DVD by the Warner Archive Collection and deals with the reality of teen suicide. Ms. Tibbs had the following to say about the film:
All in all, I think Permanent Record is well done in its genre, and I think it is still relevant nearly 30 years later. It’s a shame we weren’t shown this film when I was in high school. I sat through countless films about self-esteem, teen pregnancies and spousal abuse. I could’ve used an honest look at teen suicide and its aftermath. If you can get past some of the hokiness of the ’80s (there seems to be a lot of soul-searching while gazing out wistfully at the water), I think this is a powerful film with an important message. Perhaps it could sway some impressionable minds into not going through with suicide. The DVD doesn’t have any bonus features, but is still worth checking out. Keanu Reeves actually can act, and act well.