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Hank Williams First Nation

February 4, 2005 1h 32m 4.0/10 (1 votes)

Originally released in 2005. Hank Williams First Nation is a drama/comedy film. directed by Aaron James Sorensen.

Starring Gordon Tootoosis and Allen Belcourt

Synopsis

An elderly Cree man decides that before he dies he must travel via Greyhound from his remote Indian Reservation in Northern Canada, into the southern United States to visit the grave of Hank Williams. Along the way he and his traveling companion, a 17 yr old nephew, are picked up as a regional human-interest story in the US press. News of their growing celebrity causes a stir back home among an eclectic cast of locals; including a chief running desperately for re-election, a young girl trying desperately to find a prom date, a teacher trying desperately to help, and a social worker trying desperately to get a transfer.

Quick Facts

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Release Date February 4, 2005 20 years ago
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Runtime 1h 32m 92 minutes total
User Rating 4.0/10 Mixed (1 votes)
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Budget $300K Production budget
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Box Office $166K 0.6x return
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Language English Original language

Production Details

Status
Released
Original Language
EN
Budget
$300,000
Revenue
$166,000

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Hank Williams First Nation about?

An elderly Cree man decides that before he dies he must travel via Greyhound from his remote Indian Reservation in Northern Canada, into the southern United States to visit the grave of Hank Willia...

Who directed Hank Williams First Nation?

Hank Williams First Nation was directed by Aaron James Sorensen.

How long is Hank Williams First Nation?

Hank Williams First Nation has a runtime of 1 hours and 32 minutes (92 minutes total).

When was Hank Williams First Nation released?

Hank Williams First Nation was released on February 4, 2005 in theaters.

Who are the main actors in Hank Williams First Nation?

The main cast of Hank Williams First Nation includes Gordon Tootoosis, Allen Belcourt.