Dixieland (film) explained

Dixieland
Director:Hank Bedford
Producer:Jen Gatien
Music:West Dylan Thordson
Cinematography:Tobias Datum
Editing:David Massachi
Distributor:IFC Films
Runtime:92 minutes
Country:United States
Language:English

Dixieland is a 2015 American crime drama film, written and directed by Hank Bedford. The film stars Chris Zylka, Riley Keough, Spencer Lofranco, Steve Earle, and Faith Hill. The film had its world premiere at the Tribeca Film Festival on April 19, 2015.[1] The film was released in a limited release and through video on demand on December 11, 2015, by IFC Films.[2]

Plot

Fresh out of prison, Kermit, a good hearted kid who got in trouble with some drug dealers, returns home to his Mississippi trailer park. As Kermit struggles to keep clean, he falls for Rachel, his neighbor who’s turned to dancing in a strip club to support her sick mother. Kermit and Rachel make a desperate effort to escape their dead-end town.

Cast

Production

On November 5, 2014, it was announced Faith Hill, Chris Zylka, Riley Keough, RJ Mitte, Spencer Lofranco, Brad Carter, and Steve Earle had all been cast in the film.[3]

Reception

Release

The film had its world premiere at the Tribeca Film Festival on April 19, 2015.[1] Shortly after it was announced IFC Films had acquired distribution rights to the film.[4] The film was released in a limited release and through video on demand on December 11, 2015.[2]

Critical response

On Rotten Tomatoes, it has a rating of 20%.[5]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Dixieland. Tribeca Film Festival. November 25, 2015. dead. https://web.archive.org/web/20151126075854/https://tribecafilm.com/filmguide/dixieland-2015. November 26, 2015.
  2. Web site: Watch: First Trailer For Tribeca Drama 'Dixieland' Starring Riley Keough, Chris Zylka & Faith Hill. Indiewire.com. Rodrigo. Perez. November 25, 2015. November 25, 2015. https://web.archive.org/web/20151126141116/http://blogs.indiewire.com/theplaylist/watch-first-trailer-for-tribeca-drama-dixieland-starring-riley-keough-chris-zylka-faith-hill-20151125. November 26, 2015. dead.
  3. Web site: Faith Hill Back To Movies As Country Star Joins Crime Drama 'Dixieland'. Deadline.com. Jen. Yamato. November 5, 2014. November 25, 2015.
  4. Web site: Hank Bedford's 'Dixieland' Acquired by IFC Films for North America (Exclusive). The Hollywood Reporter. Tatiana. Siegel. November 23, 2015. November 25, 2015.
  5. Web site: Dixieland . Rotten Tomatoes review. March 21, 2024.