American Hollow
Synopsis
This documentary follows the lives of the Bowling family as they fight to survive in dirt-poor Appalachia. Matriarch Iree has given birth to 13 children, but only two have left to seek better lives in Ohio while the rest have married and started their own impoverished families near home. Uneducated and unskilled, all are unemployed, and domestic violence and alcoholism pose serious problems. The filmmakers explore the family's relationships through interviews and footage of their daily lives.
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American Hollow
Type: Trailer • Published 2008-09-04
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- Director
- Rory Kennedy
- Screenplay & Story
- Mark Bailey
- Original Score
- Bill Frisell
- Original Title
- American Hollow
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 30m
- Production Studios
- Moxie Firecracker Films
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Rory Kennedy
Mark Bailey
Bill Frisell
Sheila Nevins
Department Leadership Roster
Rory Kennedy
Director
Bill Frisell
Original Music Composer
Mark Bailey
Writer
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What is American Hollow about?
This documentary follows the lives of the Bowling family as they fight to survive in dirt-poor Appalachia. Matriarch Iree has given birth to 13 children, but only two have left to seek better lives in Ohio while the rest have married and started their own impoverished families near home. Uneducated and unskilled, all are unemployed, and domestic violence and alcoholism pose serious problems. The filmmakers explore the family's relationships through interviews and footage of their daily lives.
Who directed American Hollow?
American Hollow was directed by Rory Kennedy.
Who stars in American Hollow?
The principal cast of American Hollow includes Bascum Bowling, Clint Bowling, Edgar Bowling, Iree Bowling, Samantha Bowling.
When was American Hollow released and how long is it?
American Hollow was released in 1999 with a total runtime of 1h 30m.
Who composed the musical score for American Hollow?
The original motion picture soundtrack for American Hollow was composed by Bill Frisell.