American Folk
“They shared their voices to heal a nation.”
Synopsis
Two strangers, both folk musicians stranded in California, take a road trip to New York in the days after 9/11. A story about the kindness of strangers and the power of music.
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American Folk (2018) Official Trailer HD, Joe Purdy, Amber Rubarth Folk Music Drama MovieOfficial
Type: Trailer • Published 2017-10-26
Top Cast
Explore Star Directory →Joe Purdy
Elliott
Amber Rubarth
Joni
Krisha Fairchild
Scottie
David Fine
Dale
Bruce Beatty
Mike
Elizabeth Dennehy
Ann
Miranda LaDawn Hill
Bianca
Emma Thatcher
Emily
Holger Moncada Jr.
Alejandro
Julian Gopal
Carlos
Lawrence Mandley
Dylan
Noah Craft
CHP Officer
Bradford Barnes
Jimmy
Paul White
Fargo
Michelle West
Kelly
Maryann Strossner
Kathryn
Ricky Aynes
Business Traveler
Isabella George Brown
Young Traveler
Release History & Theatrical Window
Santa Barbara International Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
January 26, 2018
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- David Heinz
- Screenplay & Story
- David Heinz
- Original Score
- Ben Lovett
- Original Title
- American Folk
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 36m
- Production Studios
- Good Deed Entertainment
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
David Heinz
David Heinz
Ben Lovett
Matt Miller
Department Leadership Roster
Ben Lovett
Original Music Composer
David Heinz
Director
David Heinz
Writer
Matt Miller
Producer
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Frequently Asked Questions About American Folk
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What is American Folk about?
Two strangers, both folk musicians stranded in California, take a road trip to New York in the days after 9/11. A story about the kindness of strangers and the power of music.
Who directed American Folk?
American Folk was directed by David Heinz.
Who stars in American Folk?
The principal cast of American Folk includes Joe Purdy, Amber Rubarth, Krisha Fairchild, David Fine, Bruce Beatty.
When was American Folk released and how long is it?
American Folk was released in 2018 with a total runtime of 1h 36m.
Who composed the musical score for American Folk?
The original motion picture soundtrack for American Folk was composed by Ben Lovett.