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Rockaway

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A man recounts the summer of 1994, a time when he and his brother plotted revenge against their abusive father.
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Richard Brody New Yorker Rockaway is a survivor's film, and it's seemingly warped by the agony of the experiences that Budion is trying to relate. Jan 11, 2019 Full Review Nick Allen RogerEbert.com [Rockaway] relies on blunt sentimentality and awkwardly, expressly warps its own story inspired by true events to be adoption-ready for Stand By Me fans. Rated: 1.5/4 Jan 11, 2019 Full Review Jared Mobarak Jaredmobarak.com It shines [in] its desire to retain the darkness that's intrinsic to its drama [despite focusing upon kids]. Youth doesn't exempt us from the cruel world in which we live. Rated: 6/10 Nov 19, 2019 Full Review Tessa Smith Mama's Geeky Rockaway is a little bit of a sports movie, a lot of a friends movie, and overall a survivor movie. I walked away glad that I watched it, and that says something. Rated: 4/5 Nov 14, 2019 Full Review Debbie Lynn Elias Behind The Lens A beautifully told story driven by heart and an ensemble of young actors who embody the characters with truth and authenticity as they face triumph and tragedy together ... lensing is intimate yet energetic and fluid immersing us in these young lives. Nov 9, 2019 Full Review Jackie K. Cooper jackiekcooper.com This mix of "Good Boys" and "Stand By Me" touches all the right emotions with two brothers struggling to survive the summer of 94. Writer/director John J Budion is on the right track with his career. Rated: 6/10 Sep 12, 2019 Full Review Read all reviews

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john b Humbled by the audiences response to our deeply personal and small indie film! Thank you everyone! Rated 5 out of 5 stars 09/21/22 Full Review TJ L If Stand by Me and The Sandlot got together and made a movie.... this would be it. All the characters were great and all were amazing young actors. I liked this right from the start but when those two films started being referenced, I liked it even more. Rated 4 out of 5 stars 01/22/21 Full Review Audience Member Excellent movie! Enjoyed the story, the characters, and the acting. Rated 5 out of 5 stars 01/22/23 Full Review Audience Member This is a fantastic movie that touches your heart and soul! The actors are amazing! John Bedouin , the award winning writer and director has done an exceptional job of sharing his beautiful work with us all! A must see! Rated 5 out of 5 stars 02/08/23 Full Review Audience Member A perfect blend of heartwarming and tear jerking and a definite must see. John Budion's directorial debut was a hit. It was wonderfully evocative. You get a glimpse of the struggle of 2 young boys living with an alcoholic and abusive father and their desperation to escape and how finding friendship, loyalty, and acceptance in a group of kids from the neighborhood was life altering. I loved watching the resilience of young John as he used art, his imagination, and infatuation with John Starks as a tool his tool for self-preservation. A testament to the survivor he is. Rated 5 out of 5 stars 01/21/23 Full Review Audience Member Woah.. what a film! Freaking love it, i'm a 90's baby so this one hits home. Seriously beautifully done from the dialogue, storyline right down to the editing. A must watch and one of my favorite films of 2020. 5 stars!! Rated 5 out of 5 stars 01/26/23 Full Review Read all reviews
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Movie Info

Synopsis A man recounts the summer of 1994, a time when he and his brother plotted revenge against their abusive father.
Director
John J. Budion
Producer
Deidre LaCasse
Screenwriter
John J. Budion
Production Co
Life Now, Life Then
Genre
Adventure, Drama
Original Language
English
Release Date (Streaming)
Jan 8, 2019
Runtime
1h 30m
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