Miles from Home (2006 film)

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Miles from Home
Directed by Ty Hodges
Written byTy Hodges
Produced by Meagan Good
Marlon Olliverre
Ty Hodges
Todd Segal
StarringTy Hodges
CinematographyTodd Segal
Edited byTodd Segal
Music byJesse White
Production
company
Wonderboy
Distributed byFreedom Bridge Entertainment
Onpoint Prods.
Release date
  • June 11, 2006 (2006-06-11)(San Francisco Black Film Festival)
Running time
100 minutes
CountryUnited States
LanguageEnglish

Miles from Home is a 2006 drama film written by, directed by and starring Ty Hodges.

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Cast

Release

The film was released at the San Francisco Black Film Festival on June 11, 2006. [1]

Reception

Dennis Harvey of Variety gave the film a mixed review and wrote, "...the screenplay has some sketchy aspects. But Hodges evinces a sure hand with actors and the tale’s grittier side." [1]

Reece Pendleton of the Chicago Reader also gave it a mixed review calling it "uneven but lively" and wrote, "...it works surprisingly well, enhanced by the excellent performances and the director’s natural flair." [2]

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References

  1. 1 2 Harvey, Dennis (June 19, 2006). "Miles From Home". Variety. Retrieved December 25, 2021.
  2. Pendleton, Reece (August 18, 2006). "Miles From Home". Chicago Reader. Retrieved December 25, 2021.