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| Freedom, Wisconsin | |
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| Directed by | Molly Preston |
| Written by | Molly Preston |
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| Cinematography | Kevin Forrest |
| Edited by | Molly Preston |
| Production company | Preston Productions |
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| Country | United States |
| Language | English |
Freedom, Wisconsin, also known as Freedom, WI, is a 2023 coming of age dark comedy film written and directed by Molly Preston in her feature film debut. It stars Aimee La Joie and Stephen George. It was nominated for a Femmy Award at the Nevada Women's Film Festival.
Plot
A young woman seeking self-discovery is held up after running into a struggling writer from the big city.
Cast
- Aimee La Joie as Penny
- Stephen George as Ephram
- Melissa Shoshahi as Trisha
- Michelle Renee Thompson as Shelly
- Cory Hardin as Young Priest
- Jessica Ambuehl as Lily
- Richard Baiker as Bruce
- John Clark as Farmer
Production
The film was shot in Kaukauna, Wisconsin and the Fox Cities in August and September, 2021. Preston originally penned the script around 2011 when she lived in Appleton, Wisconsin after graduating from Lawrence University. The film is set in Freedom, Wisconsin and features Kaukauna Mayor Tony Penterman.
Release
The film premiered at the Oregon Independent Film Festival in Eugene, Oregon on September 27, 2023. In 2024, it screened at the 10th Nevada Women's Film Festival, Red Cedar Film Festival in Menomonie, Wisconsin, Cactus Club Independent Film Festival in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, Kansas City Underground Film Festival in Kansas City, Missouri, and Klamath Independent Film Festival in Klamath Falls, Oregon.
Reception
The film was nominated for a Femmy Award in the category of Best Feature Film at the Nevada Women's Film Festival.
References
- "Freedom, Wisconsin (2023)". The A.V. Club. Retrieved 2024-01-10.
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- ^ Berthiaume, Ed (2021-09-29). "Lawrence alumna returns to Appleton to direct film | Lawrence University". Lawrence University. Retrieved 2022-07-01.
- Fuller, Jon (2021-08-28). "A small Wisconsin town is headed to the big screen". Spectrum News 1. Retrieved 2022-07-01.
- Plutchak, Dan (2021-08-23). "Film crew in downtown Kaukauna this week". Kaukauna Community News. Retrieved 2022-07-01.
- Berthiaume, Ed (2021-09-20). "Lawrence University alum back in Fox Cities shooting a movie, 'Freedom, WI'". The Post-Crescent. Archived from the original on 2021-09-22. Retrieved 2023-11-07.
- McNeal, Rick (2022-07-15). "Hollywood in the Fox Valley – the Trailer for the Movie Freedom, WI [VIDEO]". WAPL. Retrieved 2023-10-07.
- "2023 Oregon Independent Film Festival". Oregon Independent Film Festival. Archived from the original on 2023-10-18. Retrieved 2023-10-18.
- "Lucky Day | Freedom, Wisconsin screening at NWFFest". Lucky Day. Archived from the original on 2024-05-21. Retrieved 2024-05-21.
- "2024 Film Festival – Red Cedar Film". Red Cedar Film Festival. Archived from the original on 2024-05-21. Retrieved 2024-05-21.
- "Cactus Club Independent Film Festival- Day 2, Program 2". Cactus Club Milwaukee. 2024-08-05. Retrieved 2024-09-21.
- Neet, Mel (2024-09-10). "Offbeat, Bittersweet and Eye-Opening: Kansas City Underground Film Festival's 5th Year". KC STUDIO. Retrieved 2024-09-21.
- "2024 Klamath Independent Film Festival". KLAD (AM). Retrieved 2024-09-21.
- "2024 Femmy Awards". Nevada Women's Film Festival. Retrieved 2024-06-30.
