Among Brothers (2005)

Director:

John Schwert

Writers:

Thomas A. Morgan (story)
John Schwert (adaptation)

Genre:

Drama | Thriller | Crime

Tagline:

How far would you go?

Plot:

Based on actual events surrounding the death of Jennifer Matthews. On November 9th, 1994...

Awards:

1 win

Cast

Matt Mercer	...	Ethan
Corey Cicci	...	Miles
Lauren Schneider	...	Jennifer
Daniel J. Watts	...	Billy
Lindsay Ayliffe	...	Swenson
Ashley Bryan	...	Morgan
Catherine Carter	...	Mrs. Matthews
Jonathon Demers	...	Detective Johnson (as J.D. Demers)
James K. Flynn	...	Mr. Matthews
Alyson Lowe	...	Stacey
Allan Todd	...	Jennifer's Brother Tom
rest of cast listed alphabetically:
Vic Aviles	...	Bar Patron
Heidi Cox	...	Bar Patron
Susan Crosby	...	Graduation Attendee
Jason Endres	...	Golf Student
James Helms	...	Townie
Tammy Hopkins	...	Bartender
June Letourneau	...	Bar Patron
Eryn Victoria Reid	...	College student
Chad Schuermeyer	...	Passed out Frat guy
Karen Surprise	...	Waitress
Bruce Williamson	...	Graduation attendee

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Color:

Color

Filming Locations:

Charlotte, North Carolina, USA

Company:

Fourth Ward Productions

Trivia:

Based on actual events.

What make a "truthful" film

The best films are those done where the people involved have a personal commitment to telling the story, and where risks are taken. Tom Morgan took a risk in bringing this story to light through his writing. I believe he made the murderer the protagonist in order to try to figure out the "why" part of the story. John Schwert took a risk by literally putting everything he had on the line to bring it to film. By using unknown actors, he was able to bring out the believability factor. It had the same impact, in my mind as the film Boys Don't Cry. The first time I saw that, I walked out in the middle because I was so caught up in the story that I couldn't bear it. Among Brothers had the same overwhelming effect. I saw the Charlotte premiere. I'm so proud that John chose to make the film in Charlotte, using many local actors and crew. I was also an extra in the film. John even listed all of the extras in his ending credits. What a generous thing to do. Also, the incidental music and score done by Concentrix, beautifully complimented the film.