John John in the Sky
| John John in the Sky | |
|---|---|
| Directed by | Jefferson Davis |
| Written by | Jefferson Davis Kari Skogland |
| Produced by | Wakako Miyakuni |
| Starring | Matt Letscher Christian Craft |
| Cinematography | Joel Daavid |
| Edited by | Brian Ufberg |
| Music by | Christopher Ward |
Release date |
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Running time | 103 minutes |
| Countries | United States Japan |
| Language | English |
John John in the Sky[1] (also titled I'll Wave Back)[2] is a 2001 American-Japanese drama film written by Jefferson Davis and Kari Skogland, directed by Davis and starring Matt Letscher and Christian Craft. It received mixed reviews from critics.
Cast
- Matt Letscher as John Clairborne
- Christian Craft as John John
- Rusty Schwimmer as Zeola
- Randy Travis as John Claiborne
- Romy Rosemont as John's Mother
- Aunjanue Ellis as Earlene
- Gemini Bartlett
Release
The film was shown at the Method Fest Independent Film Festival on June 17, 2001.[1]
Reception
Dave Lukens of The Dove Foundation gave the film a positive review and wrote, "Overall, this is a great film."[3]
Robert Koehler of Variety gave the film a negative review and wrote, "If only the storytelling in helmer Jefferson Davis’ and co-writer Kari Skogland’s script of John John in the Sky had half the aching beauty and resonance of lenser Joel Daavid’s color-saturated images of a bygone rural South, this family drama would be a bracing experience. As it is, tale of a man recalling his coming of age plays like a false piece of dress-up Americana, its humanistic aims undermined every step of the way. Despite presence of country star Randy Travis, this slice of Dixie will fade quickly after modest fest exposure."[1]
TV Guide gave the film a mixed review: "Although this convoluted father-son drama doesn’t always gel, it contains many affecting moments."[2]
References
- ^ a b c Koehler, Robert (July 16, 2001). "John John in the Sky". Variety. Retrieved June 30, 2023.
- ^ a b "I'll Wave Back Reviews". TV Guide. Retrieved June 30, 2023.
- ^ Lukens, Dave. "John John in the Sky". The Dove Foundation. Retrieved June 30, 2023.