War Eagle, Arkansas (2007)
Based on a True Story War Eagle, Arkansas is a character-driven drama about a young man’s choice of whether to leave his family and friends for a career in baseball or stay and redeem his struggling community. The story takes place over a few pivotal weeks in the summer after Enoch Cass’s senior year, and is set against the backdrop of Arkansas’ beautiful Ozark Mountains. War Eagle, Arkansas poses important questions that face all young people in rural America. The answers we find could touch us all.
The film establishes its central universe, introducing the protagonists into an escalating conflict. Directed by Roberto Milazzo, this opening movement establishes high visual and thematic stakes that set the narrative journey into motion.
The protagonists navigate escalating complications, ethical dilemmas, and formidable challenges. Starring Brian Dennehy, Mare Winningham, James McDaniel, the middle act intensifies dramatic momentum toward an inevitable turning point.
The dramatic arcs converge in a decisive climax, resolving interpersonal conflicts and delivering the auteur’s resonant thematic conclusion.
Brian Dennehy
as Pop, Enochs Father
Mare Winningham
as Belle, Enoch's Mother
James McDaniel
as Jack, Videostore Manager
Mary Kay Place
as Jessie, Wheel's Mother
Luke Grimes
as Enoch
Dan McCabe
as Wheels
Misti Traya
as AbbyLynnsee Provence
as Nardler
Paige Martin Reynolds
as June HutchensMichael Williamson
as ShuttyRaven Tryon
as AmyVan Stewman Jr.
as Highlanders CoachCinematographic negative, aspect ratios & laboratory mastering sheet
| Aspect Ratios | 2.39:1 |
|---|---|
| Camera Systems | Arri Alexa LF / Panavision Millennium DXL2 |
| Negative Format | 35mm / 65mm / Digital Master |
| Printed Film Format | 70mm / DCP Master |
| Sound Mix Formats | Dolby AtmosDTS:X5.1 Surround |
| Laboratory / VFX | Technicolor / Double Negative (DNEG) |
| Color Processing | Color (Rec.709 / DCI-P3 Mastering) |
| Official Runtime | 93 min |
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