Bad Axe
Synopsis
A real-time portrait of 2020 unfolds as an Asian-American family in Trump’s rural America fights to keep their restaurant and American dream alive in the face of a pandemic, Neo-Nazis, and generational scars from the Cambodian Killing Fields.
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Type: Trailer • Published 2022-09-27
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Release History & Theatrical Window
Streaming Window: 0 DaysSouth by Southwest Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
November 18, 2022
Wide Cinema Exhibition
November 18, 2022
VOD & Digital Platforms
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
Undisclosed
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$19K
Total global ticket sales
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- David Siev
- Original Score
- Stephanie Kowal
- Original Title
- Bad Axe
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 40m
- Worldwide Gross
- $19K
- Production Studios
- Baker's Dozen Productions, Ford Foundation / JustFilms, The deNovo Initiative, Gorilla Flicks
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
David Siev
Stephanie Kowal
Rosie Walunas, Peter Wagner
Dawn Bonder, Daniel J. Chalfen, Diane Moy Quon, Marci Wiseman, Daniel Dae Kim
Department Leadership Roster
Diane Moy Quon
Producer
David Siev
Director
Jude Harris
Producer
Katarina Vasquez
Producer
David Siev
Producer
Rosie Walunas
Editor
Peter Wagner
Editor
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Frequently Asked Questions About Bad Axe
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What is Bad Axe about?
A real-time portrait of 2020 unfolds as an Asian-American family in Trump’s rural America fights to keep their restaurant and American dream alive in the face of a pandemic, Neo-Nazis, and generational scars from the Cambodian Killing Fields.
Who directed Bad Axe?
Bad Axe was directed by David Siev.
Who stars in Bad Axe?
The principal cast of Bad Axe includes Michael Meinhold, Chun Siev, Austin Turmell, Skyler Janssen, Jaclyn Siev.
When was Bad Axe released and how long is it?
Bad Axe was released in 2022 with a total runtime of 1h 40m.
How much did Bad Axe make at the box office?
Bad Axe grossed $19K in worldwide ticket sales.
Who composed the musical score for Bad Axe?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Bad Axe was composed by Stephanie Kowal.