The Magic City
The Life We Dream Isn't Always Like the Movies
A starry-eyed teen and her best friend run away from their troubled homes in rural Alabama to The Magic City of Birmingham after her mother's death. When their new life in the city turns out to be far less glamorous than she hoped, Sara meets a charming photographer who offers her a dream career in modeling if she will run away one more time--only this time with him.
Director: Bob Corna
Genre: Drama
Runtime: 97 min
Cast
- Justin Cornett - Julio
- Egypt Taylor
- James H. Keating - Uriah
- Rose Simpson - Sara Miller
Screenplay
Music: Logan Lowery
Cinematography: Leo Rossi
Editing: Andrew Scofield, Ross Thrash
Production: Corndog Productions, Prodigal LLC
Language: English
Budget: $12,000
Original Language: en
Themes
Soul-Crushing Loss and Pain, Keening Grief and Mourning Process, Widowhood and Coping with Loss, Widowers Striving for a New Beginning, Siblings United in Grief and Strength
Keywords
becoming an adult, alabama, grief, southern gothic
More Films by Director: Bob Corna
More Films in Genre: Drama
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is The Magic City about?
- A starry-eyed teen and her best friend run away from their troubled homes in rural Alabama to The Magic City of Birmingham after her mother's death. When their new life in the city turns out to be far less glamorous than she hoped, Sara meets a charming photographer who offers her a dream career in modeling if she will run away one more time--only this time with him.
- Who directed The Magic City?
- The Magic City was directed by Bob Corna.
- Who stars in The Magic City?
- The Magic City stars Justin Cornett, Egypt Taylor, James H. Keating, Rose Simpson.
- How long is The Magic City?
- The Magic City has a runtime of 1h 37m (97 minutes).
- What genre is The Magic City?
- The Magic City is a Drama film.
- What is the budget of The Magic City?
- The Magic City had a budget of $12,000.
- What are the themes of The Magic City?
- The themes of The Magic City include: Soul-Crushing Loss and Pain, Keening Grief and Mourning Process, Widowhood and Coping with Loss, Widowers Striving for a New Beginning, Siblings United in Grief and Strength.