American Folk
| Company type | Film |
|---|---|
| Industry | Motion picture |
| Founded | 2017 |
| Founder | David Heinz |
| Headquarters | United States |
| Products | Drama film |
American Folk is a drama film from the United States released in 2017, both penned and directed by David Heinz. Featuring performances by Joe Purdy, Amber Rubarth, Krisha Fairchild, David Fine, Bruce Beatty, and Elizabeth Dennehy, the movie debuted on January 26, 2018, through Good Deed Entertainment. The storyline centers on a pair of folk musicians who find themselves stranded in California and decide to journey to New York shortly after the events of the September 11 attacks.
Cast
- Joe Purdy portraying Elliott
- Amber Rubarth as Joni
- Krisha Fairchild in the role of Scottie
- David Fine playing Dale
- Bruce Beatty as Mike
- Elizabeth Dennehy cast as Ann
- Miranda LaDawn Hill taking on Bianca
- Emma Thatcher as Emily
- Holger Moncada Jr. in the role of Alejandro
- Julian Gopal portraying Carlos
- Paul White as Fargo
- Shelly West cast as Kelly
- Maryann Strossner playing Kathryn
Release
The film, initially named SEPTEMBER 12TH, had its premiere at the Santa Barbara International Film Festival on February 3, 2017. It was honored with the Best American Independent award at the Cleveland International Film Festival in April of the same year. Distribution rights were secured by Good Deed Entertainment on May 16, 2017, leading to a theatrical release on January 26, 2018.
Reception
Holding a 77% approval rating on Rotten Tomatoes, the movie received varied critiques. Katie Walsh from the Los Angeles Times commended the "lovely" musical numbers alongside heartfelt performances from debuting actors. Romantic Intentions Quarterly referred to it as "a gentle, undulating movie" that elegantly highlights its soundtrack and visual backdrop. In contrast, Christopher Kompanek of The Washington Post expressed reservations about the script's dialogue but noted that the music contributes significant emotional depth.