Amateur History

A group of friends writing a book on the history of Los Angeles finds that their roommate is missing and has taken all of the material for the book. Two years later, a man working for a book publishing company finds the finished book but cannot find the author. He goes on a search to find out exactly what happened to them.

Directed by Peter Ambrosio, Amateur History leans on a strong ensemble — Bilal Mir, Peter Ambrosio, Emilio Palame — to carry a story that balances spectacle with character.

The film landed with audiences for its craft and performances, and remains one of the most talked-about screen titles of 2013.