Tennessee (2008)

User Rating:

5.5/10   

Director:

Aaron Woodley

Writer:

Russell Schaumburg (written by)

Release Date:

5 June 2009 (USA)

Genre:

Drama

Tagline:

There is always one last chance

Plot:

The story of three people who strive to realize their dreams. Brothers Carter and Ellis set out on a road trip to their childhood home in a desperate search for their estranged father, who may hold the key to their future. |

Plot Keywords:

Tennessee

Cast

Adam Rothenberg	...	Carter
Ethan Peck	...	Ellis
Mariah Carey	...	Krystal
Lance Reddick	...	Frank
Ryan Lynn	...	Carter - age 18
Michele Harris	...	Karen
Bill Sage	...	Roy
Melissa Benoist	...	Laurel - age 18
rest of cast listed alphabetically:
Michele Ammon	...	Police Dispatcher (voice)
Christopher Andrews	...	Jackson
Jerry Biggs	...	Manager
Ellie Braverman	...	Woman in Line
Donna Brazier	...	Nurse
Forrest Broadley	...	Groundskeeper
Chris Browning	...	Bouncer
Lawrence Bull Jr.	...	Bar Patron
Harp Corrigan	...	The Stranger
Aunt Dot	...	Cook
Mary Evans	...	Jackson's Mom
John Hardman	...	Arkansas Clerk
David House	...	Eugene
Dylan Kenin	...	Boyfriend
Mary Layne	...	Skinny Woman
Camryn Magness	...	Patron
Alex Manette	...	Dr. McCullough
Debrianna Mansini	...	Nurse Meyers
Nasser Metcalf	...	Dr. Maxwell
Tony Nudo	...	Security Guard
Luce Rains	...	Oklahoma Motel Clerk
Chris Ranney	...	Bar Patron
Robyn Reede	...	Darlene
Russell Schaumburg	...	Host
Boots Southerland	...	Pawn Shop Owner
Joshua Strother	...	Young Carter
Sheila Ivy Traister	...	Girlfriend
Noah Lee Trudell	...	Young Carter
Charles Tucker	...	Clerk (voice)
Lee Vervoort	...	Bar Patron

Directed by
Aaron Woodley

Writing credits (in alphabetical order)
Russell Schaumburg		written by

Produced by
Lisa Cortes	....	executive producer
Lee Daniels	....	producer
Damon Dash	....	executive producer
Tom Heller	....	executive producer
Valerie Hoffman	....	co-producer
Asger Hussain	....	associate producer
Brad Kaplan	....	co-executive producer
Jane Kelly Kosek	....	executive producer
Gary Magness	....	executive producer
Doreen S. Oliver-Akinnuoye	....	associate producer
Chris Ridenhour	....	co-executive producer (as Chris Ridenhour)
Dave Robinson	....	executive producer
Sarah Siegel-Magness	....	executive producer

Original Music by
Mario Grigorov

Cinematography by
David Greene

Film Editing by
Steve Edwards

Casting by
Kerry Barden
Billy Hopkins
Paul Schnee
Suzanne Smith		(as Suzanne Crowley)

Production Design by
Aidan Leroux

Art Direction by
RA Arancio-Parrain

Set Decoration by
Heidi Mayfield

Costume Design by
Deborah Everton

Makeup Department
Linda Boykin-Williams	....	second makeup artist
Melinda Dunn	....	hair stylist
Jolynn Nieto	....	assistant hair stylist
Pamela Roth	....	makeup department head
Dana Vargas	....	hair department head
Emily Vaughn	....	makeup artist

Production Management
Dusty Dukatz	....	production supervisor
Amy Krell	....	post-production supervisor
Mark G. Mathis	....	production manager

Second Unit Director or Assistant Director
Tara Cates	....	second second assistant director: Nashville
Samantha Davis	....	second assistant director
Alisa Fredericks	....	first assistant director

Art Department
Lisa Corradino	....	on-set dresser
Amy Giedraitis	....	assistant property master
Jodi Nichols	....	art department coordinator
Jeffri Welsh	....	property master
Meredith Woodley	....	art department assistant

Sound Department
Benjamin Cheah	....	sound re-recording mixer
Benjamin Cheah	....	supervising sound editor
Drew Douthit	....	sound editor
Robert Fernandez	....	sound re-recording mixer
Matthew Nicolay	....	sound mixer
Mike Poppleton	....	sound effects editor
J. Seeman	....	sound editor
Wyatt Sprague	....	sound effects editor
Gregg Swiatlowski	....	assistant sound editor

Visual Effects by
Erik Dehkhoda	....	digital compositor
Erik Dehkhoda	....	digital effects artist
Erick Geisler	....	visual effects supervisor

Stunts
Edward A. Duran	....	stunt driver
Jeremy Fry	....	utility stunts

Camera and Electrical Department
Joe Bacharka	....	lighting technician
Chip Byrd	....	first assistant camera: "a" camera
Scott Clark	....	dolly grip
Anne Marie Fox	....	still photographer
Hank Herrera	....	key grip
James King	....	grip
David Mellow	....	first assistant camera: Nashville
Stephen Mullen	....	gaffer
Paul Owens	....	documentary videographer
Antonio Ponti	....	assistant camera
James R. Powell	....	second assistant camera
Jessica Ramos	....	film loader
Monty Rowan	....	camera operator
Scott Satterfield	....	best boy grip
Asif Siddiky	....	documentary videographer
Eric Steinig	....	grip
Ben Watkins	....	additional gaffer
Ben Watkins	....	grip and electrical equipment supplier
Darryl Wilson	....	key grip

Casting Department
Kathryn Brink	....	casting: Albuquerque
Leah Daniels	....	casting: Los Angeles
Jo Doster	....	casting: Tennessee
Jessica Kelly	....	casting assistant

Costume and Wardrobe Department
Fran Allgood	....	costume supervisor
Jennifer Evans	....	costumer (2007)
Elizabeth Lancaster	....	key set costumer

Editorial Department
Andrew Drapkin	....	digital intermediate colorist
Michael Jacks	....	DI data wrangler
Lance Stubblefield	....	assistant editor

Music Department
Dan Evans Farkas	....	music editor
A.J. Lambert	....	music supervisor
Brigitte Mueller	....	music consultant
E.C. Woodley	....	composer: additional music

Transportation Department
William P. Davis	....	transportation coordinator
Lance Leis	....	driver
Benjamin McDade	....	driver: cast
Chris McDade	....	production driver

Other crew
Gaetano Akiya	....	first assistant accountant
Stephanie Beman	....	key craft service
Cynthia Bernal	....	production intern
Steve Boyle	....	post-production accountant
Sherrie Bradshaw	....	production accountant
Ronald L. Carr	....	location manager
Carol A. Compton	....	script clearance
Cariad Dillon	....	production intern
Gregory Doucette	....	script supervisor
Brooke Fair	....	assistant craft service
Dann Fink	....	adr loop group director
Jonathan Gray	....	production counsel
Patricia Greer	....	production assistant
Justin Jones	....	production assistant
Melanie Kirk	....	assistant production coordinator
Cherron Kofford	....	production assistant
Dustin Lane	....	production assistant
Gabrielle Lasting	....	assistant production office coordinator
Andre Leavell	....	production assistant
Matt Mcalister	....	production assistant
James R. Powell	....	assistant: camera crew
Robert Profusek	....	assistant: Lee Daniels
Mark Ragland	....	location manager
Reid Rosefelt	....	unit publicist
Andre Ross	....	production assistant
Dona Spangler	....	production coordinator: Nashville
Kim Thrasher	....	location assistant
Jacob Uher	....	payroll accountant
Betty Weaver	....	production coordinator
James Weems	....	assistant location manager: Tennessee
Ayla Wilder	....	production assistant
David H. Kramer	....	adr loop group (uncredited)
Bill Timoney	....	adr voice group (uncredited)

Production Companies

• Lee Daniels Entertainment
• Smokewood Entertainment Group

Distributors

• Vivendi Entertainment (2008) (USA) (theatrical)
• Ledafilms (2009) (Mexico) (TV)
• VVS Films (2007) (Canada) (all media)
• Vivendi Entertainment (2008) (USA) (all media)

Other Companies

• Chapman/Leonard Studio Equipment  cranes
• Chapman/Leonard Studio Equipment  dollies
• Creative Artists Agency (CAA)  U.S. sales
• Dolby Laboratories  sound mix
• Fifteen Minutes  publicity
• Gray Krauss  legal services
• IndieClear  script clearance
• Precision Film Tools  grip and lighting equipment
• Serious Grippage & Light  dollies
• Submarine Entertainment  U.S. sales

MPAA:

Rated R for language.

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

2.35 : 1

Sound Mix:

Dolby Digital

Certification:

USA:R

Filming Locations:

Dunlap, Tennessee, USA

Company:

Lee Daniels Entertainment

Trivia:

Val Kilmer, who lives on a nearby New Mexico ranch, initially agreed to participate in this film secondary to his work with New Mexico's Film Investment Program, but as production neared he was forced to decline secondary to other commitments.

A beautiful painting

I saw this flick at its premiere and liken it to a piece of art. The more I watched, the more I saw--gorgeous cinematography, soulful writing, and wonderful performances by actors all around. I think that it speaks to a more sophisticated audience with its depth of focus on relationships, particularly between the two brothers. If you see the movie only for Mariah, you'll be pleased with her performance--low-key and genuine; still, you'll be impressed with the work of the other actors, each one unique and well-cast. The movie is more lyrical than loud, and I mean that in the best possible sense. I dare you to watch it without being moved. What a sweet debut for the screenwriter Russell Schaumburg. Congratulations from a fan.