Cook County


1h 33m 2008

Brief Synopsis

An abused and alienated teenage boy named Abe and his absentee father, Sonny, attempt to re-establish their relationship while struggling to overcome addictions to crystal meth amidst a household of meth addicts. In addition to handling the demons within, Abe must protect his six year-old cousin Dea

Film Details

MPAA Rating
Genre
Drama
Release Date
2008
Distribution Company
Hannover House
Location
Texas, USA

Technical Specs

Duration
1h 33m

Synopsis

An abused and alienated teenage boy named Abe and his absentee father, Sonny, attempt to re-establish their relationship while struggling to overcome addictions to crystal meth amidst a household of meth addicts. In addition to handling the demons within, Abe must protect his six year-old cousin Deandra from her abusive father, Bump, whose addiction to meth fuels jealousy and contempt for Abe. The persistent inner battle against drug addiction and the spiraling behavior of those around him lead Abe to take drastic action in order to save himself and his young cousin.

Film Details

MPAA Rating
Genre
Drama
Release Date
2008
Distribution Company
Hannover House
Location
Texas, USA

Technical Specs

Duration
1h 33m

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Trivia

Miscellaneous Notes

Winner of the Lone Star States Audience Award at the 2008 South by Southwest Film Festival.

Limited Release in United States Winter December 16, 2011

Released in United States 2008

Feature directorial debut for David Pomes.

Released in United States 2008 (Lone Star States)

Limited Release in United States Winter December 16, 2011