Synopsis
Slacker (1990) follows a loosely connected series of vignettes through Austin, Texas, drifting between conversations with conspiracy theorists, artists, dropouts, and dreamers. Director Richard Linklater pioneered a unique narrative style with no central plot or protagonist, simply observing the musings of society's disaffected youth. The film became a defining document of Generation X culture and launched Linklater's celebrated career.
Did You Know?
- Richard Linklater directed, produced, and acted in the film.
- The entire movie was filmed in Austin, Texas.
- Budget was approximately $23,000, mostly from personal savings.
- Film features over 100 characters with no central protagonist.
- Linklater appears as the first character seen on screen.
Iconic Quotes
- Every single commodity you produce is a piece of your own death.
- I may live badly, but at least I don't have to work to do it.
- Withdrawing in disgust is not the same as apathy.
- You know, the whole thing about perfectionism is that it's just fear of failure in disguise.
- I got up this morning and I felt good about things for no particular reason.
