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Walkaway Joe (film)

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Walkaway Joe
Promotional poster
Directed byTom Wright
Written byMichael Milillo
Produced by
  • Rachel McHale
  • Minor Childers
  • Michael Milillo
Starring
CinematographySteven Bernstein
Edited byJan Kovac
Music by
Production
companies
  • Double Dutch International
  • Swing Lake Entertainment
Distributed byQuiver Distribution
Release date
  • May 8, 2020 (2020-05-08)
Running time
89 minutes
CountryUnited States
LanguageEnglish
Budget$2 million[1]

Walkaway Joe is a 2020 American drama film directed by Tom Wright in his feature directorial debut. The film stars David Strathairn, Jeffrey Dean Morgan, Julian Feder, and Julie Ann Emery. It tells the story of an unlikely friendship between a young boy searching for his father and a wandering loner hiding from his past.

Cast

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Production

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Filming began in October 2018 in St. John the Baptist Parish, Louisiana.[2][3]

Release

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The film was released on digital and VOD on May 8, 2020, by Quiver Distribution.[4][5]

Reception

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Christy Lemire of RogerEbert.com awarded the film one and a half stars.[6] Hunter Lanier of Film Threat gave the film a 2 out of 10.[7]

References

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  1. ^ "Initial Certification Search" (Type "Walkaway Joe" in the search box). Fastlane NextGen. Archived from the original on June 15, 2020. Retrieved January 28, 2021.
  2. ^ McNary, Dave (12 October 2018). "Jeffrey Dean Morgan, David Strathairn to Star in Family Drama 'Walkaway Joe'". Variety. Retrieved 19 September 2020.
  3. ^ N'Duka, Amanda (12 October 2018). "'The Walking Dead's Jeffrey Dean Morgan, David Strathairn To Star In 'Walkaway Joe' From SwingLake Entertainment". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved 19 September 2020.
  4. ^ Kellerman, Annette (8 May 2020). "An AICN Exclusive Clip from WALKAWAY JOE!". Ain't It Cool News. Retrieved 19 September 2020.
  5. ^ Martin, Peter (7 April 2020). "WALKAWAY JOE Trailer: Keep Your Eye on David Strathairn". Screen Anarchy. Retrieved 19 September 2020.
  6. ^ Lemire, Christy (8 May 2020). "Walkaway Joe". RogerEbert.com. Retrieved 19 September 2020.
  7. ^ Lanier, Hunter (26 May 2020). "Walkaway Joe". Film Threat. Retrieved 19 September 2020.
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