Red Dirt (2000)
Secrets... Deceit... Forbidden Love.
At only twenty, Griffith is struggling with the responsibilities of caring for his unwell aunt, grieving the loss of their family's matriarch, and his own dreams of leaving Pine Apple. With the arrival of a stranger, Griffith's carefully constructed walls of shame and silence begin to come down and his life takes an unexpected turn.
Director: Tag Purvis
Genre: Drama
Runtime: 110 min
Release Date: March 17, 2000
Cast
- Dan Montgomery Jr. - Griffith Joseph Burns
- Karen Black - Aunt Summer
- Aleksa Palladino - Emily Whaley
- Walton Goggins - Lee Todd
- Peg O'Keef - Lynn Whaley
- Glenn Shadix - Virgil Cunningham
- John Mese - Bill Thomas
- Jo-Ann Robinson - Customer in shop
Screenplay
Music: Nathan Barr
Cinematography: Ted Cohen
Editing: Nicholas 'Nikko' Tsiotsias
Production: Sweet Tea Films
Country: United States of America
Language: English
Original Language: en
Themes
The Complex Bond Between Mother and Son, Mental Health and Inner Struggle
Keywords
mississippi river, agoraphobia, drifter, incest, mental illness, aunt nephew relationship, vegetable garden, leaving home, cousin relationship, mother son relationship, gay romance, gay theme
Trailer
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Red Dirt about?
- At only twenty, Griffith is struggling with the responsibilities of caring for his unwell aunt, grieving the loss of their family's matriarch, and his own dreams of leaving Pine Apple. With the arrival of a stranger, Griffith's carefully constructed walls of shame and silence begin to come down and his life takes an unexpected turn.
- Who directed Red Dirt?
- Red Dirt was directed by Tag Purvis.
- Who stars in Red Dirt?
- Red Dirt stars Dan Montgomery Jr., Karen Black, Aleksa Palladino, Walton Goggins, Peg O'Keef, Glenn Shadix.
- How long is Red Dirt?
- Red Dirt has a runtime of 1h 50m (110 minutes).
- What genre is Red Dirt?
- Red Dirt is a Drama film.
- Where was Red Dirt produced?
- Red Dirt was produced in United States of America.
- What are the themes of Red Dirt?
- The themes of Red Dirt include: The Complex Bond Between Mother and Son, Mental Health and Inner Struggle.