The Woodsman

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Awards

Black Reel Awards 2005 - Won - Best Independent Film

Black Reel Awards 2005 - Won - Best Independent Film Actor

British Independent Film Awards 2005 - Nominated - Best Foreign Film

Chlotrudis Awards 2005 - Nominated - Best Actor

Black Reel Awards 2005 - Won - Best Independent Film

Black Reel Awards 2005 - Won - Best Independent Film Actor

British Independent Film Awards 2005 - Nominated - Best Foreign Film

Chlotrudis Awards 2005 - Nominated - Best Actor

Deauville Film Festival 2004 - Nominated - Grand Special Prize

Deauville Film Festival 2004 - Won - Jury Special Prize

Flanders International Film Festival 2004 - Nominated - Grand Prix

Flanders International Film Festival 2004 - Won - Special Mention for Acting

Gijon International Film Festival 2004 - Nominated - Best Feature

Gotham Awards 2004 - Nominated - Breakthrough Award

Gotham Awards 2004 - Nominated - Breakthrough Director Award

Independent Spirit Awards 2005 - Nominated - Best Debut Performance

Independent Spirit Awards 2005 - Nominated - Best First Feature

Independent Spirit Awards 2005 - Nominated - Best Male Lead

Satellite Awards 2005 - Nominated - Best Actor in a Drama

Satellite Awards 2005 - Nominated - Best Supporting Actress in a Drama

Sundance Film Festival 2004 - Nominated - Grand Jury Prize (Documentary)

Young Artist Awards 2005 - Nominated - Best Supporting Young Actress in a Feature Film

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The Woodsman

Director:
Nicole Kassell
R, 95 Minutes
 

At A Glance

Film Synopsis

After twelve years in prison, Walter arrives in an unnamed city, moves into a small apartment across the street from an elementary school, gets a job at a lumberyard, and mostly keeps to himself. A quiet, guarded man, Walter finds unexpected solace from Vickie, a tough-talking woman who promises not to judge him for his history. But Walter cannot escape his past. A convicted sex offender, Walter is warily eyed by his brother-in-law, shunned by his sister, lives in fear of being discovered at work, and is hounded by a suspicious local police officer, Detective Lucas. After befriending a young girl in a neighborhood park, Walter must also grapple with the terrible prospect of his own reawakened demons.

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"A quiet and delicate film about a pedophile's return to society after imprisonment. With moving performances by Kevin Bacon and wife Kyra Sedgwick, and the director's tender take on the subject matter, this one should not be missed."

Details

Runtime:
95 min.

Genre:
Drama

Country:
UNITED STATES

Language:
English/American

Color:
Color

Certification:
R

 

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