- Off the Map (film)
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Off the Map
Theatrical release posterDirected by Campbell Scott Produced by Paul E. Cohen Written by Joan Ackermann Starring Joan Allen
Valentina D'Angelis
Sam Elliot
J.K. SimmonsMusic by Gary DeMichele Cinematography Juan Ruiz Anchía Editing by Andy Keir Distributed by Independent Artists Running time 108 min. Language English Off the Map is a 2003 drama film directed by Campbell Scott. The play and screenplay were written by Joan Ackermann.
An eccentric family lives in separate existence from the outside world. The family continues to thrive and survive self-sufficiently. Bo uses her imagination and creativity to explore her world, while her mother Arlene holds the family together. Her father, however, has fallen into a deep depression. One day an IRS auditor comes to determine why they haven't filed their income tax for so long and does not believe they can live with so little. After falling into a fever he awakens a changed man and begins to paint, living with the family for the next eight years.
Cast
(opening credits order)
- Joan Allen as Arlene Grodin
- Valentina de Angelis as young Bo Grodin
- Sam Elliott as Charley Grodin
- J.K. Simmons as George (Grodin family friend)
- Jim True-Frost as William Gibbs (IRS auditor)
- and Amy Brenneman as adult Bo Grodin
(rest of cast)
- Boots Southern as Rusty
- J.D. Garfield as Romero
- Matthew Montoya as Store Clerk
- Kathy Griego as Consuela
- Fr. William Hart McNicholas as Interpreter
- Fr. Timothy Martinez as Priest
- J.D. Hawkins as Jack
- Kevin Skousen as Don
Awards and nominations
- Golden Trailer Awards, 2005, nominated for Golden Trailer
- Sarasota Film Festival, 2004, won Audience Award
- Taos Talking Picture Festival, 2006, won Taos Land Grant Award
External links
Categories:- 2003 films
- American drama films
- 2000s drama films
- English-language films
- Films based on plays
- Films shot in New Mexico
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