The Short History of the Long Road

Name: The Short History of the Long Road
Genre: Drama
Released: June 16, 2020
Duration: 90 min
Rating: 60
Cast: Alaina Warren Zachary, Bob Jesser, Dani Payne, Danny Trejo, Esodie Geiger

2020

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FilmRise | Release Date: June 16, 2020 | M/PG

Starring: Alaina Warren Zachary, Bob Jesser, Dani Payne, Danny Trejo, Esodie Geiger, Jackamoe Buzzell, Jashaun St. John, Jean Effron, Kadrolsha Ona Carole, Lindsy Campbell, Maggie Siff, Mike Miller, Rusty Schwimmer, Sabrina Carpenter, Steven Ogg

Summary: For teenage Nola (Sabrina Carpenter), home is the open road. Her self-reliant father (Steven Ogg) is her anchor in a life of transience. The pair crisscross the United States in a lovingly refurbished RV, relishing their independence and making ends meet by doing odd jobs. A shocking rupture, though, casts Nola out on her own. She makes herFor teenage Nola (Sabrina Carpenter), home is the open road. Her self-reliant father (Steven Ogg) is her anchor in a life of transience. The pair crisscross the United States in a lovingly refurbished RV, relishing their independence and making ends meet by doing odd jobs. A shocking rupture, though, casts Nola out on her own. She makes her way to Albuquerque, New Mexico, in search of a mother she never knew. When her motorhome unexpectedly breaks down, she forges a bond with an auto body shop owner (Danny Trejo), and senses the possibility of mooring her ship in this storm.… Expand

Director: Ani Simon-Kennedy

Genre(s): Drama

Rating: M/PG

Runtime: 90 min

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Richard Roeper

Jun 18, 2020

With all the wonderful supporting performances, the true standout is Sabrina Carpenter, an actress-singer from TV’s “Girl Meets World,” who infuses Nola with such heart and such authenticity and such resolve. Read full review

RogerEbert.com Monica Castillo

Jun 16, 2020

There are gentle surprises in the trip’s unexpected turns and setbacks, and thankfully, Simon-Kennedy knows where she’s going. Read full review

Movie Nation Roger Moore

Jun 15, 2020

As homeless road pictures go, this is more “Peanut Butter Falcon” than “Leave No Trace.” Dad’s not in the picture long, but there’s a “Captain Fantastic” element to the portrayal. Read full review

Tomris Laffly

Jun 12, 2020

There is enough substance here to propel The Short History of the Long Road forward through its minor bends and speed-bumps. Most of all, it is Carpenter’s restrained performance and air of wisdom, permeating the screen with an astutely soulful quality that’s tough to turn away from. Read full review

IndieWire Kate Erbland

Jun 15, 2020

It’s not that darkness isn’t a part of the film, but that The Short History of the Long Road approaches even the most tense interaction with a bent toward positivity in all people. It’s, in short, nice. Read full review

G. Allen Johnson

Jun 15, 2020

Even though the movie’s engine sputters at the end, it’s beautifully shot, the actors are fun to watch, and the story is decent in fits and starts. Read full review

Keith Uhlich

May 6, 2019

Like Reichardt's Wendy and Lucy or Granik's Leave No Trace, this low-key drama focuses on a regional American woman trying to sustain herself through rough economic and emotional times. It's derivative of both films, but, for a little while at least, not disagreeably so. Read full review

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Jun 16, 2020

Amazing movie, everyone should watch it! They don't make movies like this one anymore !