The Forgettable Life of Liam White (2021)

Filmmaker Harold Jackson III based in Washington, D.C. has introduced a new project of his – Liam White The Forgotten Life of Liam White from Legacy Distribution. Woodland plays the character of Liam, who is a novelist and learns that he has only a couple of months to live. Facing death, he is pressurized to understand and reflect upon who has impacted his life – the good and the bad and how he truly feels about them now.

Woodland’s portrayal of Liam as a once successful man who is now merely a figure head was interesting to watch, especially at the book reading scene where there was no audience present. Harold Jackson III has written the script in such a manner that we undergo a ‘day in the life’ experience of Liam. We are also introduced to his best friend and long-time manager Chris (Karon Riley), Jo-Jo his other agent (Brave Williams), and Adrianna his girlfriend (Sasha Wakefield).

Liam appears to have it all as a creative and when his doctor, Dr. Howell, gave him the diagnosis, it was evident that he was grappling with a wide array of emotions. Having watched the movie as a writer and a director, Harold Jackson III, I was intrigued by his contemplation of the seven stages of grief. In this case, I think Shaun Woodland understands the stage very well and takes his audience along for the experience. 

Two scenes which specifically resonated with me are Liam’s discussions with a molto simpatico attorney Michael J. Patterson to make sure his house is set as well as the conversations he has with his parents. Jason Guy plays the role of teachers who happens to be the estranged mother of Liam and how the two of them engage in conversation is almost despairing to watch. In contrast, the underrated T.C. Carson plays the role of father Liam Sr. and the director allows them to explore the father and son dynamic to an extent which, for me, was very touching since it reminded me of my relationship with my deceased father.

The first thing I want to say is that the film’s tone felt very Avant-Garde. Harold Jackson III hasn’t edited any traditional films, but somehow it works. His use of famous monuments in Washington D.C was priceless as well. As my good friend Kevin Sampson of Picture Lock said in his glowing review of the film, some actors from DMV make an appearance. Alongside Rick Kain and Michael J. Patterson, Chad Eric Smith and Tamieka Chavis both put in work and get their shine too.

To be honest, I had not watched any of Harold Jackson III’s movies before this one, but after watching ‘Liam White The Forgotten Life of Liam White’ directed by Harold Jackson, he is definitely a fan of me. I highlighted it in Shaun Woodland’s honest and earnest performance and I suggest it to all of the indie lovers out there: ‘Liam White: The Forgotten Life of Liam White’.

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