Redemption Road (2011)

57% of critics liked it
(7 reviews)
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In Mario Van Peeble's new film Redemption Road, two seemingly different men (Michael Clarke Duncan, Morgan Simpson) embark on a music-steeped journey through the American South, learning along the way that life isn't about where you end up - it's how you get there that matters. Somewhere along the… More In Mario Van Peeble's new film Redemption Road, two seemingly different men (Michael Clarke Duncan, Morgan Simpson) embark on a music-steeped journey through the American South, learning along the way that life isn't about where you end up - it's how you get there that matters. Somewhere along the 900 miles between Austin, TX and Huntsville, AL the two men become unlikely friends. However, every road has an end. In Huntsville, sad truths come to light, with heartbreak and violence lingering in their wake, ultimately leaving both men changed forever. -- (C) Official Site

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Rating, Runtime: PG-13, 1 hr. 30 min.
Directed By: Mario Van Peebles
Written By: Morgan Simpson, George Richards
Genres: Drama

In Theaters: Aug 26, 2011 Limited
On DVD: Apr 3, 2012
Studio: Freestyle Releasing

Critic Reviews

Joe Leydon, Variety
A lightly enjoyable road pic about a circuitous road to redemption, Black, White and Blues offers simple, down-home pleasures while spinning an undeniably familiar but emotionally satisfying tale.
Duane Byrge, Hollywood Reporter
Battling-buddy road movie carries viewers on an entertaining ride into blues country.
Mike Scott, Times-Picayune
a sterilized and predictable version of life that plays out like a very special movie of the week -- albeit one with a nice soundtrack.
Neil Pond, American Profile
Hope and healing wait at the end of a big-hearted musical road trip.
John Beifuss, Commercial Appeal (Memphis, TN)
'Brother knew how to tell a story,' Michael Clarke Duncan says, admiringly, of Shakespeare. The same can't exactly be said of this earnest calling-card indie.
Kimberley Jones, Austin Chronicle
Jefferson has nowhere to go but up -- and eventually he gets there (note the title) -- but, boy, does the getting there take its sweet time.
Steve Persall, Tampa Bay Times
There isn't a moment in Redemption Road when you feel like walking out; nor do you take the finished film with you. It's a solid piece of work, recycled to a degree, but satisfying.