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| Freedom, Wisconsin | |
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| Directed by | Molly Preston |
| Written by | Molly Preston |
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| Cinematography | Kevin Forrest |
| Edited by | Molly Preston |
Production company | Preston Productions |
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| Country | United States |
| Language | English |
Freedom, Wisconsin, also known as Freedom, WI, is a 2023 coming of age dark comedy film written and directed by Molly Preston. The film stars Aimee La Joie and Stephen George.
Plot edit
A young woman seeking self-discovery us held up after running into a struggling writer from the big city.
Cast edit
- Aimee La Joie as Penny
- Stephen George as Ephram
- Melissa Shoshahi as Trisha
- Michelle Renee Thompson as Shelly
- Cory Hardin as Young Priest
- Jessica Ambuehl as Lily
- Richard Baiker as Bruce
- John Clark as Farmer[1]
Production edit
The film was shot in Kaukauna, Wisconsin[2] and the Fox Cities[3] in August and September, 2021.[4] Preston originally penned the script around 2011 when she lived in Appleton, Wisconsin[5] after graduating from Lawrence University.[3][6] The film is set in Freedom, Wisconsin[7] and features Kaukauna Mayor Tony Penterman.[2]
Release edit
The film premiered at the Oregon Independent Film Festival in Eugene, Oregon on September 27, 2023[8] and is scheduled in 2024 for the 10th Nevada Women's Film Festival in Las Vegas, Nevada[9] and Red Cedar Film Festival in Menomonie, Wisconsin.[10]
References edit
- ^ "Freedom, Wisconsin (2023)". The A.V. Club. Retrieved 2024-01-10.
- ^ a b Seibt, Cora (2021-08-26). "'Freedom, WI': Film crews close Kaukauna road, Mayor participates". WFRV-TV. Retrieved 2022-07-01.
- ^ a b Berthiaume, Ed (2021-09-29). "Lawrence alumna returns to Appleton to direct film | Lawrence University". Lawrence University. Retrieved 2022-07-01.
- ^ Fuller, Jon (2021-08-28). "A small Wisconsin town is headed to the big screen". Spectrum News 1. Retrieved 2022-07-01.
- ^ Plutchak, Dan (2021-08-23). "Film crew in downtown Kaukauna this week". Kaukauna Community News. Retrieved 2022-07-01.
- ^ Berthiaume, Ed (2021-09-20). "Lawrence University alum back in Fox Cities shooting a movie, 'Freedom, WI'". The Post-Crescent. Archived from the original on 2021-09-22. Retrieved 2023-11-07.
- ^ McNeal, Rick (2022-07-15). "Hollywood in the Fox Valley – the Trailer for the Movie Freedom, WI [VIDEO]". WAPL. Retrieved 2023-10-07.
- ^ "2023 Oregon Independent Film Festival". Oregon Independent Film Festival. Archived from the original on 2023-10-18. Retrieved 2023-10-18.
- ^ "Lucky Day | Freedom, Wisconsin screening at NWFFest". Lucky Day. Archived from the original on 2024-05-21. Retrieved 2024-05-21.
- ^ "2024 Film Festival – Red Cedar Film". Red Cedar Film Festival. Archived from the original on 2024-05-21. Retrieved 2024-05-21.
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