John, John in the Sky


1h 43m 2000

Brief Synopsis

John Claiborne's life is being torn apart. He is frustrated with his job, his marriage is on the rocks and his son disrespects him. As a child growing up in a small town in Mississippi in the 60s, John John grew up with an abusive father, a naive mother. His only friend was Zeola, a 32-year old ment

Film Details

Also Known As
John, John in the Sky
MPAA Rating
Genre
Drama
Period
Release Date
2000

Technical Specs

Duration
1h 43m

Synopsis

John Claiborne's life is being torn apart. He is frustrated with his job, his marriage is on the rocks and his son disrespects him. As a child growing up in a small town in Mississippi in the 60s, John John grew up with an abusive father, a naive mother. His only friend was Zeola, a 32-year old mentally-challenged woman whose only goal was to be liked. Together they established a wonderful friendship. They dreamed of building an airplane that would let them escape from their small town troubles. But as they begin to build, John John, befriended by a boy his own age, turns on Zeola, destroying their friendship. Then one fateful day, John John finds his escape through his mother and they leave tragedy in their wake. Now as an adult, a mysterious message brings John back home to relive that tragic day and to finally come to terms with the decisions of the past.

Film Details

Also Known As
John, John in the Sky
MPAA Rating
Genre
Drama
Period
Release Date
2000

Technical Specs

Duration
1h 43m

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Miscellaneous Notes

Winner of the awards for Best Feature and Best Supporting Actress (Rusty Schwimmer) at the 2001 Method Fest Independent Film Festival.

Released in United States 2000

Released in United States on Video March 25, 2003

Released in United States September 2000

Released in United States June 2001

Shown at Independent Feature Film Market (IFFM) in New York City September 15-22, 2000.

Shown at Method Fest Independent Film Festival (in competition) June 15-22, 2001.

Released in United States 2000

Released in United States on Video March 25, 2003

Released in United States September 2000 (Shown at Independent Feature Film Market (IFFM) in New York City September 15-22, 2000.)

Released in United States June 2001 (Shown at Method Fest Independent Film Festival (in competition) June 15-22, 2001.)