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The History of Future Folk

2013

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Generally favorable reviews based on 8 Critic Reviews

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Generally favorable reviews based on 17 Ratings

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Movie Details & Credits

Variance Films | Release Date: May 31, 2013 | Not Rated

Starring: April L. Hernandez, Dee Snider, Jay Klaitz, Julie Ann Emery, Nils d'Aulaire, Onata Aprile

Summary: Two aliens from the planet Hondo decide to form a bluegrass band instead of destroying Earth.

Director: Jeremy Kipp Walker and John Mitchell

Genre(s): Sci-Fi, Comedy, Music

Rating: Not Rated

Runtime: 86 min

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IndieWire Eric Kohn

Jun 6, 2013

Smart in spite of its irreverence, "Future Folk" is the weirdest, most enjoyable fusion of genres you'll see this year. Read full review

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Variety

Robert Koehler

May 28, 2013

Close encounters of the charming kind infuse The History of Future Folk, which will likely be remembered as the first neo-hipster Brooklyn sci-fi movie. Read full review

70

The Hollywood Reporter

Justin Lowe

May 28, 2013

Whimsically combining elements of sci-fi, drama and musical comedy, J. Anderson Mitchell and Jeremy Kipp Walker’s debut feature is a unique mashup that succeeds more by sheer originality than any singular reserve of talent. Read full review

70

The New York Times

Neil Genzlinger

May 30, 2013

It may not make much sense in a brief plot summary, but it makes perfect, daffy sense on the screen. Read full review

70

Arizona Republic

Bill Goodykoontz

Jul 26, 2013

To call the film slight is an understatement, and its budget, particularly for a movie with genuine sci-fi elements, is miniscule. But it is so charming and sweet...and the songs are so winning that it is impossible not to fall for it. Read full review

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Los Angeles Times

Sheri Linden

Jun 6, 2013

The movie could have made its points — war is bad; music is the universal language — in half the time. But the harmonies are sweet, the acoustic picking impressive. Read full review

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Slant Magazine

Nick Schager

May 28, 2013

Ridiculousness played with a straight face, the film is endearing even if it's never quite hilarious. Read full review

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