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American Folk

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After 9/11, two strangers who are stranded in LA embark on a road trip to get back to New York.
American Folk

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Critics Consensus

American Folk may not wholly meet its ambition as a statement on a mourning United States, but charming performances and a stellar soundtrack make it a modest pleasure.

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Katie Walsh Los Angeles Times Jan 27, 2018
The songs are lovely, and the first-time actors give performances that grow warmer as the film progresses Go to Full Review
Matt Zoller Seitz RogerEbert.com Jan 26, 2018
1.5/4
The whole thing was a bad idea that only genius could've rescued. Maybe not even then. Go to Full Review
Christopher Kompanek Washington Post Jan 23, 2018
2/4
Sung mainly by real-life folk musicians Joe Purdy and Amber Rubarth, the songs lend the film an emotional resonance that the forced dialogue often struggles to achieve. Go to Full Review
Richard Propes TheIndependentCritic.com Sep 2, 2020
3.5/4.0
There is a remarkable intimacy that weaves itself into every moment of writer/director David Heinz's indie gem American Folk. Go to Full Review
Dominic Griffin Spectrum Culture Jul 17, 2019
2/5
It's basically Once but on 9/11. Go to Full Review
Todd Jorgenson Cinemalogue Jan 25, 2019
Contrivances threaten to derail the otherwise subtle, unassuming charm in this exploration of Americana. Go to Full Review
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Poe R Oct 1, 2018 folk music lovers: don't waste your time.
Jul 6, 2018 My gawd I loved this movie! I still haven't figured out what exactly connected me to this film yet, and there were some corny parts but all in all it's now one of my faves. The acting was great, the music was wonderful, the story was different and well written particularly considering the subject matter surrounding 9/11. It wasn't hokey, or in your face, but clever, sensitive, a little though-provoking and just lovely. I am now a fan of both of the lead actors and their music, and it was a beautiful way to be brought back to a genre of music I truly love. I look forward to seeing more work from this writer, director, and the two leads as well. I think they're both beautiful actors and have a great future ahead, even though they're amazing, successful musicians in their own right. And all of the other characters in the film were well cast. Well done! #BringBackTheFolk See more
Hagrid W Nov 2, 2017 Sung mainly by real-life folk musicians Joe Purdy and Amber Rubarth, the songs lend the film an emotional resonance that the forced dialogue often struggles to achieve. See more
Luke W Jul 30, 2017 Brilliant film that captures the beauty of human compassion, our vast landscapes, diversity, and connection through music. You'll have all the feels watching this one. Don't miss it! See more
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Movie Info

Synopsis After 9/11, two strangers who are stranded in LA embark on a road trip to get back to New York.
Director
David Heinz
Producer
Fiona Walsh Heinz
Screenwriter
David Heinz
Distributor
Good Deed Entertainment
Production Co
Vanishing Angle
Rating
PG (Thematic Elements and Language)
Genre
Drama, Music
Original Language
English
Release Date (Theaters)
Jan 26, 2018, Limited
Release Date (Streaming)
Jan 26, 2018
Runtime
1h 39m
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