A born-again ex-con whose mistake causes the fatal accident.
It poses the question: How much do we lose when someone dies? The film suggests that loss is a tangible, physical weight carried through life. Structure and Style 21 Grams
A recovering addict whose life is shattered by the loss of her husband and children in a car accident. A born-again ex-con whose mistake causes the fatal accident
Their lives collide in a convergence of fate, guilt, and desperate need for redemption. Critical Reception WRITERS ON WRITING: How I Wrote '21 Grams' the movie uses hand-held cameras
Directed in a cinéma vérité style, the movie uses hand-held cameras, high-contrast lighting, and a distinct color palette to differentiate time periods, enhancing the intense, documentary-like feel.