ROUTE 30
Oregon Premiere!
Directed by John Putch
United States, 88 Minutes
Comedy/Drama
MON APR 20, 7:00pm; SAT APR 25, 5:00pm
The magnificently loopy Route 30, featuring a brilliant ensemble cast of familiar character actors, is comprised of three interconnecting vignetttes set along the Lincoln Highway in South Central Pennsylvania. “Deer Hunters’ Wives” tells of the frustrations of Civil War tour guide Mandy, who obsesses on Jenny Wade, the only civilian killed at the battle of Gettysburg. “What I Believe” focuses on a man who seeks the help of a Christian Scientist to heal his back pain and explain the Big Foot that chased him down the mountainside. “Original Bill” is the story of a writer who buys a farmhouse in the country in hopes to find unique inspiration to write his novel, but his Amish neighbor who smokes, drinks, swears and watches TV distracts him. The interweaving stories are presented with a wry humor that never fails to find humanity in the oddball characters, capped by a rousing sing-along over the end credits.
Selected Filmography: Mojave Phonebooth (06), BachelorMan (03), Intrepid (00), Valerie Flake (99)
Awards: Honolulu Film Festival's Silver Lei Award for Excellence in Filmmaking, Wild Rose Independent Film Festival's Best Feature, Best Director, Best Screenplay, Best Actress, Best Cinematography, Best Costumes, Best Ensemble Cast & Best Visual Effects, Valley Film Festival's Best Feature, Montana Independent Film Festival's Best Director
