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In this Southern gothic drama, Griffith (Dan Montgomery) has lived all his life in the poor Mississippi community of Pine Apple. While Griffith wants to move on and try to make something of his life, ... read more read more...he's stranded in Pine Apple by his responsibilities to his crippled Aunt Summer (Karen Black) and his affair with his cousin Emily (Aleksa Palladino). A man from out of town (Walton Goggins) arrives and rents a cabin from Griffith; he soon finds himself attracted to the stranger, confronted by emotions he has never felt before. Red Dirt, the feature debut for writer and director Tag Purvis, was shown at the 2000 L.A. Independent Film Festival. ~ Mark Deming, Rovi

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Unrated, 1 hr. 47 min.

Directed by: Tag Purvis

Release Date: December 31, 1999

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DVD Release Date: October 17, 2001

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  • pacificnwgwm
    April 5, 2009
    pacificnwgwm
    Movies set in the deep South and which deal with the angst of life in the deep South always seem to have a certain flavor, however unintentional or not. 'Red Dirt' is certainly no exception.

    Griffith has lived his entire life in small-town Mississippi and it shows. He is at ... read moreonce trapped in the oddly-named Pine Apple, MS and yet seemingly powerless to leave. Part of the 'trap' keeping him is his aunt -- whom we later learn has a skeleton in her genetic closet -- and his cousin, with whom he finds release of the sexual variety.

    Griffith finds comfort -- and possible escape? -- in the form of Lee, a footloose man who happens by, finds cheap rent in exchange for handyman work, and finds more than mere freindship with Griffith, to the dismay of cousin Emily, who gradually comes to suspect -- and dislike -- the budding friendship.

    The movie and characters may not haunt you for days after seeing this, but the 'feel' of the movie will linger and you will keep second-guessing yourself about having missed the clues that Griffith and Lee were growing, well, close. Not to worry: those clues weren't there. The movie lacks an entire section (Act III?) which should have showed the depth of Griffith's growing affection for Lee, although we sense Lee's attraction to Griffith from the get-go.

    All-in-all, this is a nice film despite its weaknesses . . . but then, I say that about all movies set in the deep South.
  • dutchboydvh
    August 12, 2006
    dutchboydvh
    This film was beautifully shot, with wonderful cinematography. The acting was exceptional, and the characters believable. Though, I have to admit that this was one of the most depressing movies I've ever viewed. A few happy moments intermixed with a lot of gloom, with a slightly ... read moredisappointing ending. Overall, I'd recommend this film, but keep in mind it's not very cheerful, and will not leave you with a great sense of happiness.

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Widgett Walls
October 14, 2001
Widgett Walls, Needcoffee.com

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March 27, 2009
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April 24, 2003
Ted Shen, Chicago Reader

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Emanuel Levy
August 14, 2005
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