Awakened (2013 film)
| Awakened | |
|---|---|
 theatrical release poster | |
| Directed by |
Joycelyn Engle Arno Malarone |
| Produced by |
Julianne Michelle Joycelyn Engle |
| Written by |
Joycelyn Engle Christopher M. Capwell |
| Story by | Joycelyn Engle |
| Starring |
Julianne Michelle Steven Bauer John Savage Stelio Savante Bryan Dechart Sally Kirkland and Edward Furlong |
| Music by |
Kenneth Lampl Darren Tate |
| Edited by | Rod Weber |
| Distributed by |
ITN Distribution Supernova Media |
Release dates |
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Running time | 107 minutes |
| Country | United States |
| Language | English |
| Budget | $2.1 million |
Awakened is a 2013 drama/thriller film by Joycelyn Engle and Arno Malarone. The film stars Award-winning actress Julianne Michelle (Family Prayers, The House is Burning) as Samantha, who returns to her hometown believing that her father murdered her mother years ago. In her exhausting search for the truth about her young mother's untimely death 14 years earlier, Samantha receives help from beyond the grave.[1]
Plot
Samantha Winston (Julianne Michelle), a 22-year-old woman, returns to her home town after 14 years in search of answers to her mother's untimely death. She is convinced that her father, Jack Winston (John Savage), murdered her mother (Kiva Dawson). In a quest for vengeance, Samantha uncovers an evil and devastating truth.
Samantha tried to escape tragedy much of her life. After her young mother's sudden passing, when Samantha was only 8 yrs old, she went to live with her aunt in Minnesota. Within one year her world was shattered again when her aunt was killed in a car crash. Young Samantha was then sent to live with abusive foster families, and finally she ran off to live on her own at age 16.
Returning to her childhood home as a young adult conjures up loving memories of her life as a child. However, harsh reminders of her father's drunken rampages and the sudden death of her 32-year-old mother dominate her thoughts. She is convinced that her father, 20 years her mother's senior, a jealous and verbally abusive alcoholic, committed this unthinkable crime.
In the exhaustive search for evidence Samantha seeks answers from Lucas Drake (Steven Bauer), her mother's best friend and a successful funeral director and mortuary owner, and her Uncle Thomas (Edward Furlong), among others. As the deep dark secrets of evil plots and schemes in this town unfold, the mystery thickens.[2]
Cast
- Julianne Michelle as Samantha Winston
- Steven Bauer as Lucas Drake
- John Savage as Jack Winston
- Edward Furlong as Thomas Burton
- Stelio Savante as Benny Dawson
- Sally Kirkland as Harriet Bendi
- Bryan Dechart as Liam Dawson
- Sean Stone as Man in Fedora Hat
- Joycelyn Engle as Dr. Rockwell
- Kiva Dawson as Jennifer Winston
- Erin Gerasimovich as Young Samantha
- Andrea Kubala as Aunt Patricia
Accolades
| Award / Film festival | Category | Recipient(s) and nominee(s) | Result | Ref(s) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 168 Film Festival, US (2013) | Best Film (Best Narrated Feature) | Joycelyn Engle | Won | [3] |
| LA Femme Film Festival (2013) | Best Feature Producer | Joycelyn Engle and Julianne Michelle | Won | [4] |
| LA Femme International Film Festival (2013) | LA Femme Filmmaker Award | Joycelyn Engle | Won | [5] |
| NYC Independent Film Festival (2013) | Best Feature Narrative | Joycelyn Engle | Won | [6] |
| NYC Independent Film Festival (2013) | Best Actress | Julianne Michelle | Won | [7] |
References
- ↑ "Awakened (2013) - (Plot Summary) - IMDb". IMDb. Retrieved 4 July 2015.
- ↑ "Awakened (2013/2014) - Movie - Supernova Media, Inc.". Supernova Media, Inc. Retrieved 4 July 2015.
- ↑ "168 Film Festival, US - Awards for 2013". IMDb. Retrieved 4 July 2015.
- ↑ "LA Femme Film Festival (2013)". IMDb. Retrieved 4 July 2015.
- ↑ "LA Femme International Film Festival (2013)". IMDb. Retrieved 4 July 2015.
- ↑ "NYC Independent Film Festival (2013)". nycindieff.com. Retrieved 4 July 2015.
- ↑ "NYC Independent Film Festival (2013)". nycindieff.com. Retrieved 4 July 2015.