The Rough South of Larry Brown (2002)

The life and works of Oxford, Miss. fireman-turned-writer Larry Brown are examined in a unique documentary format that incorporates narrative film adaptations of three of his short stories:... See full summary »

Director:

Gary Hawkins

Writer:

Gary Hawkins

Stars:

Will Patton, Natalie Canerday, Dakota Smith

3 wins.

Cast

Credited cast:
Will Patton	...	Frank in 'Samaritans'
Natalie Canerday	...	Woman in 'Samaritans'
Dakota Smith	...	Boy in Bar in 'Samaritans'
Paul Schneider	...	Voice-over / Man in 'Wild Thing' (voice)
Kendra Cover	...	Wild Thing
Gaye-Taylor Upchurch	...	Wife in 'Wild Thing'
Vic Chesnutt	...	Narrator in 'Boy & Dog'
Justin Stone	...	Boy in 'Boy & Dog'
Brent Burditt	...	Hero in 'Boy & Dog'
Larry Brown	...	Fire Chief in 'Boy & Dog'
David Gordon Green	...	Fireman in 'Boy & Dog'
Rest of cast listed alphabetically:
Scott Clackum	...	Mustang Driver

Storyline

The life and works of Oxford, Miss. fireman-turned-writer Larry Brown are examined in a unique documentary format that incorporates narrative film adaptations of three of his short stories: Samaritans, Wild Thing, and Boy & Dog.

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Genres:

Documentary

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Details

Country:

USA

Release Date:

June 2002 (USA)

Filming Locations:

Ledford, North Carolina, USA

Company Credits

Production Co:

Blue Moon Filmed Productions, Down Home Entertainment

Technical Specs

Runtime:

79 min

Color:

Color

Did You Know?

Soundtracks

"SCRATCH, SCRATCH, SCRATCH"
Written & Performed by Vic Chesnutt

User Reviews

Fantastic, Original -- I use this film in my narrative technique courses

I am a huge Gary Hawkins fan--the work is beautiful, energized, intense, and wholly original. I use this film (THE ROUGH SOUTH OF LARRY BROWN) in my narrative technique classes and students come to Larry Brown's work, but fiction-writing in general, with passion and openness after seeing the film. Hawkins tells many stories within the main story--bringing the writer and his work to life in ways that are simply stunning, unforgettable. I can't imagine not having this film! My students' favorite sections are those where all the magazine titles of all the places that rejected the stories are shown, in Brown's hand. Highly recommend.