American Folk Movie Cast, Plot and Everything to Know

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Last modified: Oct. 30, 2017

American Folk

Release Date: Friday, January 26, 2018 Limited

Director: David Heinz

Starring: Joe Purdy • Amber Rubarth • Krisha Fairchild • David Fine

PG Drama N/A

1 / 5.0

57% WILL SEE 43% WON'T SEE

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Plot – What's the story about?

Plot: When their plane from Los Angeles to New York is grounded on the morning of September 11, 2001, strangers Elliott (Joe Purdy) and Joni (Amber Rubarth) are unexpectedly thrust together amidst the chaos of that historic day. With little in common but both needing to get to NYC urgently, they accept help from Joni's family friend Scottie (Krisha Fairchild) who lends the duo a rusty old 1972 Chevy Van. The shock and stress of 9/11 quickly threatens to derail their cross country journey until the pair discover what they do have in common: a love for old folk songs. Armed with a pile of guitars left in the van from Scottie’s touring days, Elliott and Joni raise their voices together (and with those they meet on the road), re-discovering the healing nature of music and bearing witness to a nation of people who, even while mourning, manage to lift each other up in the wake of tragedy.

Drama Musical

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Who stars in American Folk – Cast List

Who is making American Folk – Crew List

Director: David Heinz
Screenwriter: David Heinz

Studio: Good Deed Entertainment
Production Companies: —

Production – What we know about the American Folk

Movie Filming Timeline: Production Status Updates

Oct 2017

Completed

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Additional Information

Parent Rating: PG Parental Guidance Suggested for thematic elements and language
Runtime: N/A
Tagline: Not available
Also known as: Not available
Language: English

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American Folk Release Date: When was the film released?

American Folk was released in limited movie theaters on Friday, January 26 , 2018. There were nine other movies released on the same date, including Maze Runner: The Death Cure, Hostiles and Primal Rage. As a limited release, American Folk was shown in select movie theaters in major markets.

The estimated home release date for American Folk is currently being determined. Stay tuned!