The Woodsman (2004)
Directed by Nicole Kassell
Genres - Drama, Crime |
Sub-Genres - Psychological Drama |
Release Date - Dec 24, 2004 (USA - Limited), Dec 24, 2004 (USA) |
Run Time - 87 min. |
Countries - United States |
MPAA Rating - R
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Synopsis by Andrea LeVasseur
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.
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pedophilia, sex-offender, parolee, starting-over