Riotsville, USA
Synopsis
An archival documentary about the U.S. military’s response to the political and racial injustices of the late 1960s: take a military base, build a mock inner-city set, cast soldiers to play rioters, burn the place down, and film it all.
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Official TrailerOfficial
Type: Trailer • Published 2022-08-16
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Release History & Theatrical Window
Streaming Window: 0 DaysSundance Film Festival (Virtual)
Festival / Special Debut
September 16, 2022
Wide Cinema Exhibition
September 16, 2022
VOD & Digital Platforms
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
Undisclosed
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$40K
Total global ticket sales
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Sierra Pettengill
- Screenplay & Story
- Tobi Haslett
- Original Score
- Jace Clayton
- Original Title
- Riotsville, USA
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 30m
- Worldwide Gross
- $40K
- Production Studios
- Field of Vision, Sundance Institute, Arch + Bow Films, Catapult Film Fund, Doc Society, XRM Media, LinLay Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Sierra Pettengill
Tobi Haslett
Jace Clayton
Nels Bangerter
Sue Turley, Grace Lay, Michael Y. Chow, Sumalee Montano, Charlotte Cook
Department Leadership Roster
Nels Bangerter
Editor
Tobi Haslett
Writer
Jace Clayton
Original Music Composer
Sierra Pettengill
Director
Sara Archambault
Producer
Jamila Wignot
Producer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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International Certification Matrix
12 Accompanied — Under 12s must be accompanied by an adult.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Riotsville, USA
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What is Riotsville, USA about?
An archival documentary about the U.S. military’s response to the political and racial injustices of the late 1960s: take a military base, build a mock inner-city set, cast soldiers to play rioters, burn the place down, and film it all.
Who directed Riotsville, USA?
Riotsville, USA was directed by Sierra Pettengill.
Who stars in Riotsville, USA?
The principal cast of Riotsville, USA includes Charlene Modeste, Fred R. Harris, Lyndon B. Johnson, Robert Byrd, Spiro Agnew.
When was Riotsville, USA released and how long is it?
Riotsville, USA was released in 2022 with a total runtime of 1h 30m.
How much did Riotsville, USA make at the box office?
Riotsville, USA grossed $40K in worldwide ticket sales.
Who composed the musical score for Riotsville, USA?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Riotsville, USA was composed by Jace Clayton.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Riotsville, USA?
Riotsville, USA holds official age classifications: GB: 12A (12 Accompanied — Under 12s must be accompanied by an adult.).