| Small Town Wisconsin | |
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| Directed by | Niels Mueller |
| Screenplay by | Jason Naczek |
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| Starring |
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| Cinematography | Nathaniel Goodman |
| Edited by | Tracy Adams |
| Music by | Nicholas Jacobson-Larson |
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| Distributed by | Quiver Distribution |
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| Country | United States |
| Language | English |
Small Town Wisconsin is a 2020 American drama film written by Jason Naczek, directed by Niels Mueller and starring David Sullivan, Kristen Johnston and Bill Heck. [1] Alexander Payne and Jinhua Yang served as executive producers of the film. [2]
The film was released in theaters in the United States on June 10, 2022, by Quiver Distribution. [3]
Plot
After losing a custody battle, perpetual teenager Wayne Stobierski steals his son away for one last father-son weekend to the city of their dreams - Milwaukee, Wisconsin. What's supposed to be a light-hearted adventure, transforms into a journey of profound redemption.
Cast
- Kristen Johnston as Alicia
- Tanya Fischer as Deidra
- David Sapiro as Stu
- David Sullivan as Wayne
- Cooper J. Friedman as Tyler
- Bill Heck as Chuck
- Braden Andersen as Matt
- David Ferrie as Tom
Release
The film premiered at the Sarajevo Film Festival in August 2020. [4] The film was also shown at the Milwaukee Film Festival in October 2020. [5] [6]
Reception
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References
- ^ Mobarak, Jared (12 October 2020). "BIFF Review: Small Town Wisconsin Puts a Humorous Spin on Hitting Rock Bottom". The Film Stage. Retrieved 22 November 2020.
- ^ Grierson, Tim (18 August 2020). "'Small Town Wisconsin': Sarajevo Review". Screen Daily. Retrieved 22 November 2020.
- ^ Grobar, Matt (May 3, 2022). "Quiver Distribution Acquires Dramedy Small Town Wisconsin From Executive Producer Alexander Payne – Watch The Trailer". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved May 3, 2022.
- ^ Rosser, Michael (10 August 2020). "Niels Mueller's 'Small Town Wisconsin' to premiere at Sarajevo". Screen Daily. Retrieved 22 November 2020.
- ^ Barclay, Melissa (19 October 2020). "Film Small Town Wisconsin: "A love letter to Milwaukee"". WTMJ (AM). Retrieved 22 November 2020.
- ^ "Niels Mueller-Small Town Wisconsin (10/21/20)". WKLH. Retrieved 22 November 2020.
