Karen or Bust
“A True (Mis)Adventure in 1966.”
Synopsis
Ringo and Freddie, two 16 year teenagers from upstate New York, hitchhike to Florida in 1966, the summer before the "Summer of Love," to see an old girlfriend. They don't make it but they battle with segregation, discrimination, injustice, almost get killed by rednecks, and learn about an underground community in Baltimore where Ringo falls for someone else.
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Karen or Bust Official Trailer
Type: Trailer • Published 2018-07-16
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Release History & Theatrical Window
February 1, 2018
Physical Home Media
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Don Rittner
- Screenplay & Story
- Don Rittner
- Original Title
- Karen or Bust
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 2h 11m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Don Rittner
Don Rittner
Tracy Nichole Cring
Tracy Nichole Cring
Don Rittner
Department Leadership Roster
Tracy Nichole Cring
Director of Photography
Don Rittner
Producer
Tracy Nichole Cring
Editor
Don Rittner
Director
Don Rittner
Writer
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Frequently Asked Questions About Karen or Bust
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What is Karen or Bust about?
Ringo and Freddie, two 16 year teenagers from upstate New York, hitchhike to Florida in 1966, the summer before the "Summer of Love," to see an old girlfriend. They don't make it but they battle with segregation, discrimination, injustice, almost get killed by rednecks, and learn about an underground community in Baltimore where Ringo falls for someone else.
Who directed Karen or Bust?
Karen or Bust was directed by Don Rittner.
Who stars in Karen or Bust?
The principal cast of Karen or Bust includes Jessie Barnes Jr., Todd Birmingham, Summer Myers, Daniel Rayome, Max Schuster.
When was Karen or Bust released and how long is it?
Karen or Bust was released in 2018 with a total runtime of 2h 11m.