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  • 2014
  • Not Rated
  • 1 h 24 m
  • 2014
  • Not Rated
  • 1 h 24 m

Summary Sean (Max Gail), a retired literature professor and civic activist, writes a letter to his estranged son, Tennessee (Coleman Kelly), a ranch hand. Tennessee is uncertain how to respond, but knowing he should see his aging father, he decides to go home. Tennessee arrives just as Nina (Anastassia Sendyk), Seanʼs personal trainer fresh off ...

Directed By: Matt Rabinowitz

Written By: Carlos Colunga, Matt Rabinowitz

  • 2014
  • Not Rated
  • 1 h 24 m
  • 2014
  • Not Rated
  • 1 h 24 m

The Frontier

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Summary Sean (Max Gail), a retired literature professor and civic activist, writes a letter to his estranged son, Tennessee (Coleman Kelly), a ranch hand. Tennessee is uncertain how to respond, but knowing he should see his aging father, he decides to go home. Tennessee arrives just as Nina (Anastassia Sendyk), Seanʼs personal trainer fresh off ...

Directed By: Matt Rabinowitz

Written By: Carlos Colunga, Matt Rabinowitz

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Sep 19, 2014
Despite a few contrivances like the impending romance between Nina and Tennessee, The Frontier remains for the most part refreshing and astute.
By Martin Tsai FULL REVIEW
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Sep 19, 2014
Actor and first-time feature director Matt Rabinowitz’s intense focus on a fragile father-son relationship makes for unexceptional developments in The Frontier, an insubstantial low-budget ensembler.
By Justin Lowe FULL REVIEW
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Sep 11, 2014
Co-writer/director Matt Rabinowitz doesn’t artfully withhold information so much as lay it all on the table a bit earlier than he might have.
By Michael Nordine FULL REVIEW
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Sep 11, 2014
The film means well but feels generic, strained and claustrophobic (despite several scenes at a deserted beach), with tight close-ups and sudden confrontations.
By Anita Gates FULL REVIEW

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Production Company It's Terrific Pictures
Release Date Sep 12, 2014
Duration 1 h 24 m
Rating Not Rated
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Website http://www.thefrontierpicture.com/
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Awards

Barcelona International Film Festival
• 1 Win & 1 Nomination
Massachusetts Independent Film Festival
• 1 Win & 1 Nomination
New York City Independent Film Festival
• 1 Win & 1 Nomination

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