The Woodsman Synopsis & Summary

Synopsis

Writer/director Nicole Kassell makes her feature film debut with the drama The Woodsman. Co-written by Steven Fechter, the original script won first place at the Slamdance Screenplay Competition in 2001. Kevin Bacon plays Walter, a child molester who gets out of prison after serving a 12-year sentence. He returns to his old town and tries to start over by working at a woodyard. Fortunately, his brother-in-law (Benjamin Bratt) helps him get a place to live. He even strikes up a relationship with local gal Vickie (Bacon's real-life wife, Kyra Sedgwick). However, Walter still struggles with his past and the suspicions of co-worker Mary-Kay (Eve) and Detective Lucas (Mos Def). The Woodsman premiered at the Sundance Film Festival in 2004 as part of the dramatic competition. - Andrea LeVasseur, All Movie Guide

Movie Info

Starring:
Kevin Bacon, Kyra Sedgwick, Eve, Mos Def, David Alan Grier
Theatrical Release Date:
12/24/2004
DVD Release Date:
04/12/2005
Rating:
R
MPAA Reasons:
for sexuality, disturbing behavior and language.
Run Time:
85 min.
Distributor(s):
Independent Artists
Director(s):
Nicole Kassell
Genre(s):
Drama
Themes:
Haunted By the Past, Going Straight, Starting Over
Tone:
Drab, Reflective, Sexual, Somber, Understated
Keywords:
parolee, pedophilia, sex-offender, starting-over
Country of Origin:
USA - Limited (12-24-2004)
Language:
English
Status:
DVD

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