The Short History of the Long Road

2019, Drama, 1h 30m

35 Reviews 50+ Ratings

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A potential breakout vehicle for its writer-director as well as its star, The Short History of the Long Road finds fresh byways along its well-traveled path. Read critic reviews

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Movie Info

A teenager has to confront the reality of life on the road after tragedy strikes.

Cast & Crew

Sabrina Carpenter
Nola
Danny Trejo
Miguel
Maggie Siff
Cheryl
Steven Ogg
Clint
Rusty Schwimmer
Marcie
Lindsy Campbell
Cashier
Dani Payne
Annie
Alaina Warren Zachary
Bartender
Jackamoe Buzzell
Security Guard
Esodie Geiger
Waitress
Jean Effron
Jean
Bob Jesser
Brett
Andres Segura
Fisherman
James Cady
Carl
Jashaun St. John
Blue
Ani Simon-Kennedy
Director
Ani Simon-Kennedy
Screenwriter
Darren Dean
Producer
Bettina Kadoorie
Producer
Kishori Rajan
Producer
Ani Simon-Kennedy
Producer
Dominique Telson
Producer
Cailin Yatsko
Producer
Fred Bernstein
Executive Producer
Dave Conlon
Executive Producer
Byron Hsu
Executive Producer
Shaohua Huang
Executive Producer
Cailin Yatsko
Cinematographer
Ron Dulin
Film Editing
Morgan Kibby
Original Music
Scott Christopher Clark
Production Design
Chris Reisz
Art Director
Samantha Niederhaus
Set Decoration
Maria Bentfield
Costume Design
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Full Review… Richard Roeper Chicago Sun-Times Full Review… Monica Castillo RogerEbert.com Full Review… G. Allen Johnson San Francisco Chronicle Full Review… Claudia Puig FilmWeek (KPCC - NPR Los Angeles) Full Review… Kate Erbland indieWire Full Review… Tomris Laffly Variety Full Review… Ann Lee Radio Times Full Review… Nicole Ackman Next Best Picture Full Review… Charles Koplinski Reel Talk with Chuck and Pam Full Review… Matthew St. Clair Cinema Sentries Full Review… Dot Green The Spool Full Review… Carol Cling AWFJ Women on Film
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