The Power of Few is a 2013 American drama film directed, written and produced by Leone Marucci. The Power of Few was produced by Marucci through Steelyard Pictures with Q'orianka Kilcher and her company iQ Films.

The Power of Few
Theatrical release poster
Directed byLeone Marucci
Screenplay byLeone Marucci
Produced byJimmy Holcomb
Roy Scott Macfarland
Jay Thames
Fred D'Amico
Q'Orianka Kilcher
Leone Marucci[1]
StarringChristopher Walken
Christian Slater
Q'orianka Kilcher
Anthony Anderson
Jesse Bradford
Moon Bloodgood
Nicky Whelan
Devon Gearhart
Juvenile
Navid Negahban
Jordan Prentice
Derek Richardson[2]
Edited byJonathan Walls[1]
Music byMike Simpson[1]
Production
companies
Steelyard Pictures
IQ Films
Distributed bySteelyard Pictures
Release date
  • February 14, 2013 (2013-02-14) (United States)
Running time
95 minutes[1]
CountryUnited States
LanguageEnglish
Budget$3.4 million[3]
Box office$30,444[4]

Plot

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It is a crime drama featuring five interconnected stories, set in New Orleans.[1]

Cast

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The film has an ensemble cast that includes Christopher Walken, Fisher Ashworth, Christian Slater, Q'orianka Kilcher, Anthony Anderson, Jesse Bradford, Moon Bloodgood, Nicky Whelan, Devon Gearhart, Juvenile, Navid Negahban, Jordan Prentice, and Derek Richardson.[2]

Production

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Marucci and Kilcher set out to make the production process "interactive", with The Power of Few website used to disclose many details of production, as well as to solicit audience feedback.[5][6] From online casting[7] to online editing, the global audience was provided original material from the film (and an online editing system) and invited to help create the finished film.[8][9] The interactive collaboration continued beyond the website as the production ran a community outreach program in New Orleans during filming.[10]

Release

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The Power of Few debuted theatrically in the United States on February 14, 2013. Steelyard Pictures platform released the film theatrically starting in two markets and expanding to 40 markets throughout the spring of 2013. Gaiam Vivendi is distributing the film on all non-theatrical platforms.

References

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  1. ^ a b c d e Farber, Stephen (February 14, 2013). "The Power of Few: Film Review". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved May 15, 2013.
  2. ^ a b Sneider, Jeff (November 2, 2010). "Exclusive: 'True Romance' Stars to Reunite for Indie Thriller". The Wrap. Retrieved May 15, 2013.
  3. ^ "Fastlane NextGen: Initial Certification Search" (Type "Power of Few" in the search box). Louisiana Economic Development. Retrieved October 26, 2023.
  4. ^ "The Power of Few". The Numbers.
  5. ^ Gardner, Chris (June 8, 2006). "Kilcher takes more 'Power'". Variety. Retrieved May 15, 2013.
  6. ^ Kirzner, Scott (November 13, 2006). "Digital do-it-yourself". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved May 15, 2013.
  7. ^ "Online Casting". Archived from the original on December 3, 2006. Retrieved May 15, 2013.
  8. ^ Caranicas, Peter (May 24, 2011). "Auds to write end of film". Variety. Retrieved May 15, 2013.
  9. ^ "2011 interview with Marucci at Tribeca website". Archived from the original on October 2, 2011.
  10. ^ Vandelay, Arthur (June 21, 2011). "Community Outreach in Louisiana". Retrieved May 15, 2013.
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