Rich Hill

2014 · 91 min · EN · 6.9 (66 votes)

Dir. Tracy Droz Tragos, Andrew Droz Palermo · Starring Alyssa Jewell, Andrew Jewell, Elizabeth Jewell, Willie Jewell · Music Nathan Halpern

“Three boys in small town America”

Documentary

If you ever find yourself traveling down Interstate 49 through Missouri, try not to blink—you may miss Rich Hill, population 1,396. Rich Hill is easy to overlook, but its inhabitants are as woven into the fabric of America as those living in any small town in the country. This movie intimately chronicles the turbulent lives of three boys living in said Midwestern town and the fragile family bonds that sustain them.

VIBE

A quiet, observational look at the struggles and enduring spirit of families in a forgotten American town. It feels lived-in and authentic, capturing the quiet dignity and harsh realities of its subjects with a gentle, empathetic gaze.

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