Chronic Town (film)

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Chronic Town
Directed byTom Hines
Written byMichael Kamsky
Produced byLauri LaBeau
David Scharf
Starring JR Bourne
CinematographyYiannis Samaras
Edited byClay Zimmerman
Music byRyan Raddatz
Production
company
Grey Jumper Prods.
Release date
  • 2008 (2008)
Running time
96 minutes [1]
99 minutes [2]
CountryUnited States
LanguageEnglish

Chronic Town is a 2008 American drama film written by Michael Kamsky, directed by Tom Hines and starring JR Bourne.

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Cast

Reception

Robert Koehler of Variety gave the film a positive review, writing that it "exudes observed experience." [2]

Justin Lowe of The Hollywood Reporter also gave the film a positive review and wrote, "With biting humor and refreshing humanism, Hines takes a cold-eyed look at credible individuals struggling with addiction and dysfunction." [1]

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References

  1. 1 2 Lowe, Justin (March 6, 2008). "Chronic Town". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved July 1, 2022.
  2. 1 2 Koehler, Robert (April 8, 2008). "Chronic Town". Variety. Retrieved July 1, 2022.