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October Country (Louisiana Premiere)

Michael Palmieri and Donal Mosher, Directors

2009 80 min. Color
"October Country" is a beautifully rendered portrait of an American family struggling for stability while haunted by the ghosts of war, teen pregnancy, foster care and child abuse. This vibrant and intimate documentary examines the forces that unsettle the working poor and the violence that lurks beneath the surface of American life. Shot over a year from one Halloween to the next, the film uses rich visual metaphors and floats through multiple storylines to paint a portrait of a family that is unique but also sadly representative of the struggle of America's working class.

"October Country" has been nominated for Best Documentary at the Independent Spirit Awards scheduled for March 15, 2010.

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2009 SILVERDOCS Sterling Grand Jury Prize for Best US Documentary; 2009 Starz/Denver Special Jury Prize - Maysles Brothers Award for Best Documentary; 2009 Montreal RIDM Film Festival - Best Editor; 2009 DocLisboa Film Festival - Best First Feature

Date and time:

Saturday, January 30, 2010 6:30 PM
Cite des Arts


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