Lotawana Explained

Lotawana
Director:	Trevor Hawkins
Starring:	Jennifer Seward Todd Blubaugh Anita Cordell
Runtime:	97 minutes
Country:	United States
Language:	English

Lotawana is a 2022 American adventure drama film written and directed by Trevor Hawkins and starring Jennifer Seward, Todd Blubaugh and Anita Cordell.

Cast

• Jennifer Seward as Main Nurse
• Todd Blubaugh as Forrest
• Anita Cordell as Store Clerk

Production

It was filmed around Lake Lotawana, Missouri.^[1] Production on the film took over seven years, during which time the lead actress was recast twice.^[2]

Reception

Bradley Gibson of Film Threat rated the film an 8 out of 10.^[3] Evan Dossey of Midwest Film Journal praised the film "as an opportunity for Hawkins to film his handsome performers and the beautiful scenery around them" but criticized its story and the characters' lack of depth.^[4]

Notes and References

1. News: Hudnall . David . February 9, 2022 . Love, loss and Lotawana: The Jackson County lake is the setting of a new feature film . January 22, 2024 . The Kansas City Star.
2. Web site: Olcese . Abby . 2022-04-13 . After seven years in production, Lotawana finally hits screens . 2024-01-26 . The Pitch . en-US.
3. Web site: Gibson. Bradley. Lotawana. February 24, 2022. Film Threat. January 22, 2024.
4. Web site: Dossey . Evan . 2021-11-02 . Lotawana . 2024-01-26 . Midwest Film Journal . en-US.