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American Folk (2018)

Movie ★ 5.9 96 min

Music Drama Family

Two strangers, both folk musicians stranded in California, take a road trip to New York in the days after 9/11. A story about the kindness of strangers and the power of music.

David Heinz Director David Heinz Writer

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Released
January 26, 2018
Runtime
96 min
IMDb
tt4998222
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Cast

Joe Purdy Elliott Amber Rubarth Joni Krisha Fairchild Krisha Fairchild Scottie David Fine David Fine Dale Bruce Beatty Bruce Beatty Mike Elizabeth Dennehy Elizabeth Dennehy Ann Miranda LaDawn Hill Miranda LaDawn Hill Bianca Emma Thatcher Emily Holger Moncada Jr. Holger Moncada Jr. Alejandro Julian Gopal Carlos Lawrence Mandley Lawrence Mandley Dylan Noah Craft CHP Officer Bradford Barnes Jimmy Paul White Fargo Michelle West Kelly Maryann Strossner Kathryn Ricky Aynes Business Traveler Isabella George Brown Young Traveler

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Frequently asked questions

What is American Folk about?
Two strangers, both folk musicians stranded in California, take a road trip to New York in the days after 9/11. A story about the kindness of strangers and the power of music.
Who directed American Folk?
American Folk was directed by David Heinz.
Who stars in American Folk?
American Folk stars Joe Purdy, Amber Rubarth, Krisha Fairchild, David Fine.
When was American Folk released?
American Folk is a 2018 music, drama, family film.
Where can I watch American Folk?
You can watch American Folk with full details, cast, and streaming options on 3eyedraven.