Louie, an acclaimed writer, returns to his hometown after his father's death. Confronted with a host of people from his past, Louie is forced to reconcile with the stories he's stolen, misrepresented, or downright exploited for profit.
A perspicacious and revealing watch for those who have thought they've grown beyond the scope and needs of their hometowns and communities.
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Dennis Schwartz
RTDennis Schwartz Movie ReviewsNov 30, 2024
The story is a familiar one and nothing fresh is uncovered.
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Marya E. Gates
RTCool People Have Feelings, Too. (Substack)Nov 23, 2024
Capture(s) the spirit of being someone from a small, insular community who may have left and become more “cosmopolitan,” but is also, deep down, just some hick kid from the sticks.
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Matthew Creith
RTMatinee With MattNov 20, 2024
Okie begs the question: can someone really go back home?