Buck Alamo or (A Phantasmagorical Ballad)

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Buck Alamo or (A Phantasmagorical Ballad)

2023

1h 20m

Drama

Western

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Buck Alamo (or a Phantasmagorical Ballad) is a dreamlike portrait of a modern-day musical outlaw as he duels with Death.

Richard Whittaker

Austin Chronicle

It's really Davis' nuanced performance that anchors Buck's story in heartbreak.

Sep 25, 2020

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Nathaniel Muir

AIPT

Buck Alamo or (A PhantasmagoricalBallad) is a journey of self discovery and redemption that has elements of a tall tale with a musical twist. It is also a moving story that will stay with its audience.

Rated: 8/10

Nov 4, 2021

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Jennie Kermode

Eye for Film

What really makes Buck interesting as a character is his awareness of his own failure.

Rated: 4/5

Oct 28, 2021

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Rob Aldam

Backseat Mafia

A lyrical and often febrile portrait of a man facing up to his past and not liking what he sees.

Oct 24, 2021

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Kat Hughes

THN

Infectiously entertaining, Ben Epstein's exploration of an old cowboy on the brink of death transports the viewer into the world of true country music.

Rated: 4/5

Oct 25, 2020

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Deirdre Crimmins

That Shelf

Buck Alamo does not ask you to forgive, and it understands if you never forget. But don't let that keep you from having one last evening under the stars, living in the moment, with one of the last true singing cowboys.

Sep 25, 2020

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Lilah C

This is a beautiful story all around. If you are from Texas it will hit home. If you are not it will still remind you of a story of a person from a town you will know and warm your heart equally the same. It is a story of life, death, tragedy, comedy, regrets and just living. Told by one of the best leads around - Mr Sonny Carl Davis.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

11/14/23

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Tucker C

The campfire scene alone makes this worth watching

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

10/31/23

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Daisy J

It took me a second to find the rhythm of the gem. Once I did it completely engrossed me. I only turned on this little indie to pass the time seeing how short it was, and it has its limitations, but also it quickly became one of my favorite films of the year. If you are looking for something different give 80 minutes of your time to live in this strange little slice of Americana.

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

10/30/23

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Lucy C

Beautiful film. Sonny Carl Davis' nuanced performance alone is reason to watch.

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

10/25/23

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Synopsis

Buck Alamo (or a Phantasmagorical Ballad) is a dreamlike portrait of a modern-day musical outlaw as he duels with Death.

Director: Benjamin Epstein
Producer: Benjamin Epstein, Kelly Phelps Epstein, Chase Joliet, Andrew Penczner, Chris Sibley
Screenwriter: Benjamin Epstein
Distributor: Epstein Productions
Production Co: Epstein Productions, Shineboy Productions, Alchemist Arts
Genre: Drama, Western
Original Language: English
Release Date (Streaming): Oct 6, 2023
Runtime: 1h 20m

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