Redemption Road (2010)

Two men embark on a music-steeped journey through the American South.

Director:

Mario Van Peebles

Writers:

Morgan Simpson (screenplay), George Richards (screenplay),

Stars:

Michael Clarke Duncan, Kiele Sanchez, Lee Perkins

Cast

Credited cast:
Michael Clarke Duncan	...	Augy
Kiele Sanchez	...	Hannah
Lee Perkins	...	Security Guard
Tom Skerritt	...	Santa
Luke Perry	...	Boyd
Taryn Manning	...	Jackie
Melvin Van Peebles	...	Elmo
Linds Edwards	...	Jimbo
Catherine McGoohan	...	Annie
Jet Jurgensmeyer	...	Jet
Morgan Simpson	...	Jefferson Bailey
Wendy Keeling	...	Line Dancer
Heather Simpson	...	Lynn
Cassie Jordan	...	Joy the Grumpy Waitress
Cinda McCain	...	Tanned Woman

Storyline

Two seemingly different men embark on a music-steeped journey through the American South, learning along the way that life isn't about where you end up - it's how you get there that matters. Somewhere between Austin, TX and Huntsville, AL the two men become unlikely friends. However, every road has an end. In Huntsville, sad truths come to light, with heartbreak and violence lingering in their wake, ultimately leaving both men changed forever.

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Plot Keywords:

two word title | cult director | alcoholism | singer | nashville tennessee | 

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Genres:

Drama

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Motion Picture Rating (MPAA)

Rated PG-13 for thematic elements, some violence, language and sexual material

Details

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Release Date:

17 April 2010 (USA)

Also Known As:

Bailey

Filming Locations:

Columbia, Tennessee, USA

Box Office

Opening Weekend:

$19,152 (USA) (26 August 2011)

Gross:

$27,012 (USA) (2 September 2011)

Company Credits

Production Co:

Heavy Duty Entertainment, Liberty Road Entertainment, MVP Films

Technical Specs

Runtime:

95 min

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

2.35 : 1

Did You Know?

Soundtracks

Don't Owe You a Thang - Gary Clark Jr.
Baby I Ain't Lonesome - Tree Adams
Truth - Ruthie Foster
Jesus On The Mainline - Jason White Company
Rising Sun Blues - James "Nick" Nixon
Pick Your Friends Wisely - Mario Van Peebles
Ain't Enough Whiskey In This World - Ronnie Bowman
We All Walk the Same Ground - Cassy Crutcher
When That Bottleneck Sings - Morgan Simpson
I Got The Blues - Alabama Slim and Little Freddie King
Bluer Than Blue - Minnie Murphy
That's What Lovers Do - Cydney Robinson
The Mighty Flood - Alabama Slim and Little Freddie King
Only Love - Morgan Simpson and Jason White Company

User Reviews

A very good movie with great music. Not really original but worth watching. I recommend this for the music. I say B.

"Whatever he left me I don't want it and I sure as hell ain't gonna travel 900 miles to get it." Jefferson Bailey (Simpson) is a blues player who is in serious financial trouble. When a stranger (Duncan) shows up to let him know his grandfather has died and left him something he dismisses it. When someone come to collect on his debt Bailey catches up with the stranger and decides that a trip is better then the alternative. What starts off as an escape turns into a life changing experience for all involved. This is a very good movie but the music is what really make the movie what it is. If you are a fan of the blues then this movie is made for you. The plot isn't really that original but because of the music it keeps you interested and wanting to see what happens next. About half-way through the movie get very predictable but it is still interesting enough to keep you watching. While not quite at the level of "Almost Famous" or "August Rush" this is still a music movie that is worth watching. I liked it. Overall, a good movie with great music that deserves to be seen. I give it a B.