: Reviewers often praise its "heart" and gritty style while noting technical limitations due to its low budget. It was followed by a sequel titled The Thompsons . The Hamilton Family ( East of Eden )
: Much of the story is told through the eyes of the sensitive Francis, who documents their life on video and struggles with the morality of their murderous, nomadic existence. The Hamiltons
: Their story represents the resilience and struggle of early settlers in the Salinas Valley, contrasting with the more tragic, central Trask family. Other Notable "Hamiltons" : Reviewers often praise its "heart" and gritty