New Jerusalem

Director: R. Alverson
Writer: R. Alverson
Cast: Will Oldham, Colm O'Leary, Thomas Bowles, Walter Scott, Roxanne Ferris
Theatrical Release Date: November 6, 2011
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Synopsis: Sean (Colm O'Leary), An Irish immigrant to America returns from military service in Afghanistan to find his heart and mind in disarray. He is befriended by Ike (Will Oldham, a.k.a. Bonnie "Prince" Billy), a strong willed Evangelical Christian who endeavors to ensure his salvation. A meditation on frailty, mutual need and friendship, New Jerusalem explores the allure and limitations of modern utopian belief. [Synopsis courtesy of SXSW]

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Factory 25 Acquires Will Oldham Drama 'New Jerusalem'

Factory 25 has acquired worldwide rights to the Rick Alverson-directed drama "New Jerusalem," which has played at the Rotterdam and SXSW film festivals this year. The specialty distributor will release the film digitally Nov. 30 along with a weeklong run at Brooklyn’s Videology theat...
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