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The Things We've Seen
Director:Tre Manchester
Producer:Don Bernacky
John Metzler
Roger Welp
Starring:Randy Ryan
Jarrett Maier
Shani Salyers Stiles
Noah McCarty-Slaughter
John D. Carver
Jordon Hodges
Music:Jon Natchez
Cinematography:Steven Turco
Marion Tucker
Studio:Atlas Pictures
MLM Movies
Distributor:Multicom Entertainment Group, Inc.

Beijing Spark Future International Culture Communication Co., Ltd.
Runtime:80 minutes
Country:United States
Language:English

The Things We've Seen is a 2017 American low budget drama film written and directed by Tre Manchester and produced by Don Bernacky, John Metzler, and Roger Welp. It tells the story of a boy who sets off to find his father after accusations of guilt turns the man into a fugitive.

The film was shot on location around the Crown Point, IN area and premiered in Lafayette, IN in January 2017.[1] In March of that year, it made its film festival debut at the 20th George Lindsey UNA Film Festival where it went on to win Best Feature Film.[2]

Plot summary

There is a strike at the local mill. A stand-off with the police gets a man killed, brother Ray and Rick, who is wounded, escaping. As a result of the strike, the mill, which is the sole employer in the county, burns to the ground. The strike and the fire are devastating losses to the rural community. The Sheriff goes to Ivory Joyce Boem and tells her not to assist Ray, her husband, in any way, and that she and her two teen sons, Reagan and Neely, should get out of town. Ray is a country singer and an absent father having left Ivory Joyce alone to raise her boys. Reagan goes to find his father. Ivory Joyce is furious to find Ray and Rick in her home. Ray tries to help Reagan play the guitar and explain his absence. Rick dies of his injury, and Ray and his two sons secretly bury him. Later that night, the Sheriff arrests Ray.

Ray tricks a deputy at the jail and escapes, returning to the Boem residence. They all say their tearful goodbyes. While Ray drives off alone, Ivory Joyce drives away down a dirt road with her sons.

Cast

Production

Filming began in the summer of 2015.[3] Production occupied many scenic locations[4] that were also featured in Michael Mann's drama Public Enemies (2009 film), including the downtown streets[5] of Crown Point, Indiana.[6]

The first draft of the film's screenplay was completed on September 7, 2014. The final draft was completed on September 2, 2015 just weeks before the final phase of principal photography. Filming was split into two phases beginning in June 2015, lasting four days. The cast and crew resumed production in late September 2015.


With its dark tone and contrasting visuals, the film was dubbed an "American Gothic" by The Film Yap.[7] Much of the film's look and visual style was influenced and modeled upon the work of painter Edward Hopper.

Official film festival selections

Nominations

Awards

External links

Notes and References

  1. News: Bongiovanni. Domenica. Film starring McCutcheon grad premieres in Lafayette. 3 January 2018. Lafayette Journal & Courier. Lafayette Journal & Courier. 5 January 2017. 1.
  2. Web site: George Lindsey UNA Film Festival. Lindsey Film Festival. 3 January 2018. 2.
  3. News: Wieland. Phil. C.P. grad bringing Hollywood to region. NWI Times. NWI Times. 18 July 2015.
  4. News: Earnshaw. Rob. Excitement builds as movie continues to film in Crown Point. NWI Times. NWI Times. 26 September 2015.
  5. News: Wieland. Phil. Excitement builds as movie continues to film in Crown Point. NWI Times. NWI Times. 26 August 2015.
  6. News: Napoleon. Carrie. Reeling in the area for film locations. 3 January 2018. Chicago Tribune. Chicago Tribune. 2 October 2015.
  7. Web site: Lloyd. Christopher. Indy Film Fest: The Things We’ve Seen Review. The Film Yap.
  8. Web site: Julien Dubuque Film Festival Guide. Julien Dubuque Film Festival. 5.
  9. Web site: Hobnobben Film Festival Guide. Hobnobben Film Festival. 6.
  10. Web site: Indy Film Fest Guide. Indy Film Fest. 7.
  11. Web site: Columbia Gorge/Angaelica Film Festival Guide. Columbia Gorge/Angaelica Film Festival. 8.
  12. Web site: River Bend Film Festival Lineup. River Bend Film Festival. 9.
  13. Web site: Covellite Film Festival Program. Covellite Film Festival. 10.
  14. Web site: Columbia Gorge Film Festival 2017 Winners. Columbia Gorge Film Festival.
  15. Web site: MedFF Winners. MedFF.
  16. Web site: Calcutta Film Festival Winners. Calcutta International Cult Film Festival.
  17. Web site: George Lindsey UNA Film Festival. Lindsey Film Festival. 3 January 2018. 2.
  18. Web site: MayDay Film Festival 2017 Winners. MayDay Film Festival.
  19. Web site: MayDay Film Festival 2017 Winners. MayDay Film Festival.
  20. Web site: MayDay Film Festival 2017 Winners. MayDay Film Festival.
  21. Web site: Worldfest Houston Winners. Worldfest Houston International Film Festival.

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