Small Town Wisconsin is a 2020 American drama film written by Jason Naczek, directed by Niels Mueller and starring David Sullivan, Kristen Johnston and Bill Heck.[1] Alexander Payne and Jinhua Yang served as executive producers of the film.[2]

Small Town Wisconsin
Directed byNiels Mueller
Screenplay byJason Naczek
Produced by
  • Scott Foley
  • Josh Rosenberg
  • Niels Mueller
  • Hongtao Liu
Starring
CinematographyNathaniel Goodman
Edited byTracy Adams
Music byNicholas Jacobson-Larson
Production
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Distributed byQuiver Distribution
Release dates
  • August 15, 2020 (2020-08-15) (Sarajevo)
  • June 10, 2022 (2022-06-10) (United States)
CountryUnited States
LanguageEnglish

The film was released in theaters in the United States on June 10, 2022, by Quiver Distribution.[3]

Plot

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After losing a custody battle, perpetual teenager Wayne Stobierski steals his son away for one last father-son weekend to the city of their dreams - Milwaukee, Wisconsin. What's supposed to be a light-hearted adventure, transforms into a journey of profound redemption.

Cast

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Release

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The film premiered at the Sarajevo Film Festival in August 2020.[4] The film was also shown at the Milwaukee Film Festival in October 2020.[5][6]

Reception

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References

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  1. ^ Mobarak, Jared (12 October 2020). "BIFF Review: Small Town Wisconsin Puts a Humorous Spin on Hitting Rock Bottom". The Film Stage. Retrieved 22 November 2020.
  2. ^ Grierson, Tim (18 August 2020). "'Small Town Wisconsin': Sarajevo Review". Screen Daily. Retrieved 22 November 2020.
  3. ^ Grobar, Matt (May 3, 2022). "Quiver Distribution Acquires Dramedy Small Town Wisconsin From Executive Producer Alexander Payne – Watch The Trailer". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved May 3, 2022.
  4. ^ Rosser, Michael (10 August 2020). "Niels Mueller's 'Small Town Wisconsin' to premiere at Sarajevo". Screen Daily. Retrieved 22 November 2020.
  5. ^ Barclay, Melissa (19 October 2020). "Film Small Town Wisconsin: "A love letter to Milwaukee"". WTMJ (AM). Retrieved 22 November 2020.
  6. ^ "Niels Mueller-Small Town Wisconsin (10/21/20)". WKLH. Retrieved 22 November 2020.
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