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Gospel Hill (2008) -- A teacher discovers a dark past to the southern town she just moved to

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5.0/10   289 votes
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Director:
Giancarlo Esposito
Writers (WGA):
Jeff Stacy (screenplay) &
Jeffrey Pratt Gordon (screenplay) ...
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Release Date:
21 August 2009 (USA) more
Genre:
Drama more
Plot:
A former sheriff of the southern town dealing with past sins, and a former civil rights worker, withdrawn since the martyrdom of his brother thirty years before, confront a threat to their town. full summary | full synopsis
Awards:
2 wins more
NewsDesk:
(4 articles)
Basterds, the Ira and the real Mad Men
 (From IFC. 17 August 2009, 7:01 AM, PDT)

Splendor in the Link
 (From FilmExperience. 14 August 2009, 10:45 AM, PDT)

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Amazing more (4 total)

Cast

  (Cast overview, first billed only)

Chloe Bailey ... Anna

Adam Baldwin ... Carl Herrod

Angela Bassett ... Sarah Malcolm
Casey Belville ... Teasing White Boy
Chuck Bibby ... Dr. Bob Owens
Darlene Black ... Nurse

Phillip Bloch ... George

Tom Bower ... Jack Herrod
Shirley Jones Bird ... Grandmother

Jason Downs ... Tommy Duncan

Chris Ellis ... L Donn Murray

Giancarlo Esposito ... Dr. Palmer
Lee Freeman ... Miriam (President)
Jesse Gore ... Calvin

Danny Glover ... John Malcolm
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Additional Details

Runtime:
99 min (DVD version)
Country:
USA
Language:
English
Color:
Black and White (flashback scenes) | Color
Aspect Ratio:
1.85 : 1 more
Sound Mix:
Dolby

Fun Stuff

Trivia:
Simon Baker was hired for the role of Carl Herrod, but had to bow out at the last minute, due to scheduling conflicts. His name was even advertised on pre-production billboards at the Cannes Film Festival in 2007. The part went to Adam Baldwin, eventually. more

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2 out of 3 people found the following comment useful.
Amazing, 10 August 2009
10/10
Author: blankasky from United States

I just had the pleasure of seeing this film at the Albuquerque Film Festival and have to say that I was severely impressed. I have not been moved by a film in this way for quite some time. The move this movie made away from the stereotypical negativity that can blanket this genre was a breath of fresh air. When you consider the short period of time taken to shoot this film(19 days)it becomes that much more of a wonder. Being that this is Giancarlo's first project as Director, I greatly look forward to his next. I also had the pleasure of hearing him speak about his vision for this movie at the festival after the viewing and I have to say that his intentions ring clear. I am a better person for having seen it.

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VERY GOOD MOVIE!!!! sirvan64
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Get a used copy for around $3 (including shipping) at amazon amyjhoff
how are people seeing this? jenkinsr2
viewed at Sedona Film Festival -- seemed a little choppy boswell1952
I'm mad (spoilers) Hartley6891
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