Hogtown
Synopsis
A man disappears on the same day he makes his fortune in this re-imagining of a true story, which is still unsolved. In this version of the disappearance of Ambrose Small, the setting has been changed from Toronto, 1919, to Chicago of the same year. Gorgeous cinematography in mostly black and white underscores the racial tensions of the time, while intentional anachronisms and Calgary-raised director Daniel Nearing’s postmodern vision give the film an otherworldly quality. While the investigation of Small’s case is a central device, Nearing’s real objective is to expose the characters of the time and stoke the flames of mystery.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Daniel Nearing
- Screenplay & Story
- Daniel Nearing
- Original Title
- Hogtown
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 54m
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What is Hogtown about?
A man disappears on the same day he makes his fortune in this re-imagining of a true story, which is still unsolved. In this version of the disappearance of Ambrose Small, the setting has been changed from Toronto, 1919, to Chicago of the same year. Gorgeous cinematography in mostly black and white underscores the racial tensions of the time, while intentional anachronisms and Calgary-raised director Daniel Nearing’s postmodern vision give the film an otherworldly quality. While the investigation of Small’s case is a central device, Nearing’s real objective is to expose the characters of the time and stoke the flames of mystery.
Who directed Hogtown?
Hogtown was directed by Daniel Nearing.
Who stars in Hogtown?
The principal cast of Hogtown includes Herman Wilkins, Diandra Lyle, Joe Mack, Dianne Bischoff, McKenzie Chinn.
When was Hogtown released and how long is it?
Hogtown was released in 2014 with a total runtime of 1h 54m.