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The road to nowhere is exactly where you need to be.Plot:
Donna, is on a journey toward redemption from her past. From her family's past. She's sent on a road trip from Texas to Arizona to make peace... more | add synopsisAwards:
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(Cast overview, first billed only) | Rebecca Lowman | ... | Donna |
| Susan Roberts | ... | Vera |
 | Jennifer Harlow | ... | Lisa |
 | Mark Reeb | ... | Glenn |
 | Tim Wrobel | ... | Travis |
 | Henry Kana | ... | Joe |
 | Tom Procida | ... | Marc |
 | Kit Gwin | ... | Ruth |
 | Scott Florence | ... | Joseph |
| Daniel Magill | ... | Michael |
 | Cynthia Brown | ... | Lois |
 | Jenna Craig | ... | Leanne |
 | John Gremillion | ... | Russ |
 | Bellamy Young | ... | Cassie |
| Shaeri Richards | ... | Mary |
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The writer/director (Alyson Shelton), producer (Jen Prince), Director of Photography (Elizabeth Santoro), Co-producer/editor (Cody Shelton) and star (Rebecca Lowman) drove from Los Angeles to Texas to Arizona and back to Los Angeles in May 2005 shooting the movie in Katy, TX, Austin, TX, Sedona, AZ and on the sides of freeways and in many scenic rest stops. They traveled in Alyson's car and a cargo van full of equipment. moreFAQ
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This film is something rare for an ultra low budget indie: an engaging story, well told.
The other reviews speak enough about the plot and characters, so I'll address the film-making technique itself.
I hesitate to define it by all the things it isn't, but here's a few things it DOESN'T have that help make it so good: - shaky camera - amateur acting - bad sound - overbearing soundtrack - rapid cutting to cover up poor performances. Yay!
And the list goes on. We see excellent camera work, beautifully composed shots, wonderful pacing that's natural and real, and a real sense of being on the journey with the lead character. They also let the lead be very flawed and make some bad decisions -- sometimes we like her, and sometimes we shake our heads. And sometimes she surprises us.
I'm very appreciative of a movie that has a good script, great acting, and tells a great story. They didn't shove the plot down your throat, but let you discover it naturally. And they had the good sense to give the lead actress some room and let her talent shine.
This movie works well on many levels, and is emblematic of what a few dedicated filmmakers can do with no money and a lot of talent. I urge you to go to the official site and read the filmmakers' blog. It's as well done and thoughtful as the movie itself.
In fact, if you're thinking about making a low budget movie yourself, then it should be required reading.
We need more movies like this!