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Bloody Nose, Empty Pockets

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On the eve of the 2016 U.S. presidential election, and on its final night before closing, a Las Vegas dive bar becomes a stage where its employees and barflies commiserate one last time.

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An intoxicating blend of documentary and fiction, Bloody Nose, Empty Pockets surveys the bar-going life with a remarkably sober eye.

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Ty Burr Ty Burr's Watch List (Substack) Dec 6
3.5/4
Is “Bloody Nose, Empty Pockets” exploitative or enabling? On the contrary, it is friendly, clear-eyed, and wise — tender about our follies and unsentimental about where they lead us. Go to Full Review Robbie Collin Daily Telegraph (UK) 01/04/2021
4/5
Less a snapshot of life on America's fringes than a bleary napkin doodle, Bloody Nose, Empty Pockets blurs the lines between fiction and fact to aptly intoxicating effect. Go to Full Review Simran Hans Observer (UK) 01/04/2021
5/5
The sense of the watering hole as a haven for lost souls - not to mention the threat of gentrification to civic space - couldn't be more vérité. Go to Full Review Michael Carvelli Loud and Clear Reviews 01/11/2025
3.5/5
The experimental style used by the Ross Brothers helps Bloody Nose, Empty Pockets stand out as one of the most unique documentaries of 2020. Go to Full Review Rory Doherty InSession Film 06/13/2024
A-
Goodbye, you guys, I found myself thinking, we’ve been through a lot together. The fact that Bloody Nose makes you feel a part of this last night is pretty special. Go to Full Review Calum Baker Radio Times 02/02/2024
5/5
A skilfully lived-in and evocative portrait of life on the margins, which celebrates the camaraderie of a close community while adding a good measure of boozy melancholy. Go to Full Review Read all reviews

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Luca J 08/22/2021 It doesn't give you anything for free, but draws you in and rewards paying attention to the subtleties of the interactions. For me it was a brilliant commentary on 'change' and a perfect film. See more dave d 02/18/2021 Bill Ross IV and Turner Ross may have created a new genre, but this version eventually wears out its welcome.  We have a documentary film that is casted, and at its best it's like any bar in America.  It's a slice of life that has some moments that make you scratch your head until you learn the entire story!  The less you know about this one going in the better, but after you watch it and read all about it.  I'm mixed.  Final Score: 5.7/10 See more 12/31/2020 I must have missed something that other people didn't because I honestly feel like I wasted time that I will never regain by watching this. This movie is a sad depiction of what many do or actually don't do, with their lives. As they pontificate about the generational stereotypes, their philosophical beliefs fall flat. What is heart-breaking is that this bar and these regulars have valid meaning to many of their lives, and yet, none of them have genuine care or concern for the other. Although they spend so much time together, nobody really knows the other. It is a great example of what NOT to do with your life. See more Read all reviews
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Bill Ross IV

Director

Turner Ross

Director

Michael Martin

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Peter Elwell

Pete

Shay Walker

Shay

Michael Gottwald

Producer

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Synopsis On the eve of the 2016 U.S. presidential election, and on its final night before closing, a Las Vegas dive bar becomes a stage where its employees and barflies commiserate one last time.
Director
Bill Ross IV, Turner Ross
Producer
Michael Gottwald, Bill Ross IV, Turner Ross, Chere Theriot
Production Co
The Department of Motion Pictures, XTR
Genre
Documentary
Original Language
English
Release Date (Streaming)
Sep 1, 2020
Runtime
1h 38m
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