Pilgrim Song is a 2012 mumblecore drama film, directed by Martha Stephens, from a screenplay by Stephens, and Karrie Crouse. It stars Timothy Morton, Bryan Marshall, Karrie Crouse, Harrison Cole and Michael Abbott Jr.

Pilgrim Song
Theatrical release poster
Directed byMartha Stephens
Written by
  • Martha Stephens
  • Karrie Crouse
Produced by
  • Martha Stephens
  • Karrie Crouse
  • Nick Case
  • Ryan Watt
  • Adam Wyatt Tate
Starring
  • Timothy Morton
  • Bryan Marshall
  • Karrie Crouse
  • Harrison Cole
  • Michael Abbott Jr.
CinematographyAlexander Sablow
Edited byNathan Whiteside
Production
company
Paper Moon Films
Distributed byBrink
Release dates
  • March 10, 2012 (2012-03-10) (SXSW)
  • May 10, 2013 (2013-05-10) (United States)
Running time
116 minutes
CountryUnited States
LanguageEnglish

The film had its world premiere at South by Southwest on March 10, 2012. It was released in a limited release on May 10, 2013, by Brink.

Plot

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James, a music teacher, plans on hiking Kentucky's arduous Sheltowee Trace Trail, leaving his girlfriend Joan behind, he sets out on a two-month journey in hopes of discovering himself.

Cast

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  • Timothy Morton as James
  • Bryan Marshall as Lyman
  • Karrie Crouse as Joan
  • Harrison Cole as Bo
  • Michael Abbott Jr as Pharmer
  • Kristin Slaysman as Rae

Release

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The film had its world premiere at South by Southwest on March 10, 2012.[1][2] Shortly after, Brink acquired distribution rights to the film.[3] It was released in a limited release on May 10, 2013.[4]

Critical reception

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Pilgrim Song received negative reviews from film critics. It holds a 20% approval rating on review aggregator website Rotten Tomatoes, based on 5 reviews, with a weighted average of 5.4/10.[5] On Metacritic, the film holds a rating of 30 out of 100, based on 4 critics, indicating "generally unfavorable reviews".[6]

References

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  1. ^ "Pilgrim Song". South by Southwest. Retrieved June 25, 2018.
  2. ^ Wirestaff, Indie (March 1, 2012). "Meet the 2012 SXSW Filmmakers #2: Martha Stephens, 'Pilgrim Song'". Indiewire. Retrieved June 25, 2018.
  3. ^ "Pilgrim Song". Brink. Retrieved June 25, 2018.
  4. ^ "Pilgrim Song by Martha Stephens". The New York Times. May 9, 2013. Retrieved May 10, 2013.
  5. ^ "Pilgrim Song (2013)". Rotten Tomatoes. Retrieved June 25, 2018.
  6. ^ "Pilgrim Song Reviews". Metacritic. Retrieved June 25, 2018.
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