Greasewood Flat (2003)

This is the story of "Johnny", a struggling blues musician estranged from both his family and the country roots he left behind. Faced with endless dead-end gigs and his own loss of passion ... See full summary »

Director:

Susan K. Brigham

Writer:

Susan K. Brigham

Stars:

Irene Bedard, Mark Boone Junior, Kieran Mulroney

3 wins.

Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
Irene Bedard	...	Abbey
Mark Boone Junior	...	Fred
Kieran Mulroney	...	Henry
Chip Adams	...	Johnny
Allison Stander-Marley	...	Claire
Jamie Johnsen-Brigham	...	Sarah
Virginia Hawkins	...	Janette
Lee McLaughlin	...	Jim
Ross Collins	...	Mr. Pines
Nicole Arlyn	...	Jayne (as Nikki Arlyn)
Tim Pingel	...	Police Officer
Jason Tatum	...	Guy in G-String
Ken Love	...	L.A. Businessman
Randy Murzynski	...	Club Manager
Christina Surrano	...	Sandy

Storyline

This is the story of "Johnny", a struggling blues musician estranged from both his family and the country roots he left behind. Faced with endless dead-end gigs and his own loss of passion for the music he once thought was his life, he finds himself returning home to the three generations of women that he left behind.

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Plot Keywords:

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Taglines:

Where do you go to find yourself?

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Genres:

Comedy | Drama

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Certificate:

Not Rated

Details

Official Sites:

Official site Susan K. Brigham Films Arizona Flats Official Site

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Release Date:

29 January 2015 (USA)

Also Known As:

Arizona Flats

Filming Locations:

Canyon Creek Ranch - 22100 E Tara Springs Road, Black Canyon City, Arizona, USA

Company Credits

Technical Specs

Runtime:

121 min

Color:

Color

User Reviews

One Of The Best And One Of My Top Movies Of The Decade.

I first came across the trailer of this film a few months ago on both Youtube and its official site. It's been on DVD since 2006 and I wanted to order a copy of it, but there was no mention of the payment options available and acceptable. Therefore, I sent an e-mail to the site/filmmaker Susan Brigham, who responded, inquiring about what payment(s) would be accepted. She was so gracious (and grateful) in my taking interest in this movie that she mentioned that she'd personally mail me a free copy, which she did kindly enough, after giving my name, address, city, state and zip code first of course. This is my first (and, to date, only) free movie which I received.

Principally, I've just got to say that this film is very well done and a breath of fresh air. At a time when the industry is being overrun and overdone with remakes, and mediocre to horrid direct-to-DVD releases, this indie feature restores faith that there are still great movies being made. This is a great example and thriving proof. I agree everything about Greasewood Flat is great, from the story/screenplay to the cinematography to the directing to the acting. It was stellar from start to finish and I really enjoyed it, a real treat. It's one of those that doesn't disappoint.

After a blues musician gets no where with his gigs, he returns to his home and eventually gets reacquainted and reconciles with his sister, mother and niece. Among the themes that there are in this story and to love about it is family and the importance of being there for one another. If those of y'all who may be reading my review haven't seen it nor have the DVD, order it from the official site right now, as that just seems to be the only place you'll find it available for sale (or rather giveaway). Nobody should sleep on and pass up this movie, take my word, it won't let down your anticipations. Just see for yourselves. Plus, the DVD is a special edition disc, so it has extras and bonus features including audio commentary by the filmmaker herself, outtakes, deleted scenes, a slide show of the cast and crew on set, and the process of constructing a preview.