| Small Town Wisconsin | |
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| Directed by | Niels Mueller |
| Screenplay by | Jason Naczek |
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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. Alexander Payne and Jinhua Yang served as executive producers of the film.
The film was released in theaters in the United States on June 10, 2022, by Quiver Distribution.
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. The film was also shown at the Milwaukee Film Festival in October 2020.
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.