Day Zero

The United States army discontinued the 'draft' in 1973, moving to an all-volunteer military force, thus there is currently no mandatory conscription. But what if the 'draft' is back? You have just 30 days to report...

'Day Zero' follows the lives of three best friends in New York City who have 30 days to come to terms with their fate the draft is back and they've been called to serve. 'Day Zero' is as much about the current political climate as it is about the relationships of the characters it follows.

Dixon , Rifkin and Feller, who grew up together, live very different lives in the same city, but their childhood friendship still binds them. Rifkin (Chris Klein) is a married lawyer from a wealthy background whose career is on the rise. He's just made partner and is looking for any loop hole to get out of serving. Now is just is not a good time for him. Feller (Elijah Wood) is working on his second novel. The first was a smash success, but his draft notice paralyzes him, causing severe writer's block. Instead he draws up his list of 'Top 10 Things to Do Before I Serve.' Dixon (Jon Bernthal) drives a cab, lives a solitary life and is proud and ready to serve - until he meets someone and finally has something to lose. Over 30 days, they will find their relationships tested as they confront long held beliefs about life, death, courage and love.

Robert Malkani wrote the story and served as executive producer, while Bryan Gunnar Cole directed this 92 minutes film which got rave reviews on its premiere show in Tribeca film festival in May, 2007. The cast handled the material remarkably well and made us get totally involved in the complexity of their relationship and inner conflicts.

The film will have a very limited release on Friday, January 18th. It's rated R for Language, sexual content, some violence and drug use. Here is its official site: dayzeromovie.com.