Becoming Redwood is a 2012 Canadian film written and directed by Jesse James Miller, and starring Ryan Grantham, Jennifer Copping, and Chad Willett.[1] In the film, 11-year-old Redwood (Grantham) believes he can bring his parents back together by beating Jack Nicklaus at the 1975 Masters golf tournament.[2]
| Becoming Redwood | |
|---|---|
 Promotional poster | |
| Directed by | Jesse James Miller |
| Written by | Jesse James Miller |
| Produced by | Joely Collins Chad Willett |
| Starring | Ryan Grantham Jennifer Copping Chad Willett |
| Cinematography | David Crone |
| Edited by | Charlie Renfrew |
| Music by | Schaun Tozer |
Production company | Storylab Productions |
Release date |
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Running time | 99 minutes |
| Country | Canada |
| Language | English |
Robert Bell suggests that the film has "constant nods to Wes Anderson."[2]
Accolades edit
Becoming Redwood won Most Popular Canadian Film at the 2012 Vancouver International Film Festival, and received an honorable mention from the Best Canadian Film jury.[3]
It was nominated for the Vancouver Film Critics Circle Award for Best British Columbia Film at the Vancouver Film Critics Circle Awards 2012.[4]
References edit
- ^ Nayman, Andy (26 April 2013). "Fantasy stands in the way of Becoming Redwood". The Globe and Mail. Retrieved 29 September 2022.
- ^ a b Bell, Robert (25 April 2013). "Becoming Redwood". Exclaim!. Retrieved 29 September 2022.
- ^ Jordan Twiss, "Buxton’s Blackbird wins at VIFF". Playback, October 15, 2012.
- ^ "2013 VFCC Nominees Announced!". Vancouver Film Critics Circle. 27 December 2012. Retrieved 29 September 2022.
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