THE WOODSMAN
Kevin Bacon, an indispensable fixture of
American cinema over the past 20 years,
delivers his finest performance in THE
WOODSMAN, a harrowing and moving tale of one
man’s attempt to re-enter society.
After twelve years in prison, Walter moves into a
small apartment across the street from an
elementary school, gets a job at a lumberyard,
and mostly keeps to himself. He finds
unexpected solace from Vicki (Kyra Sedgwick), a
tough-talking woman who promises not to judge
him for his history. But Walter cannot escape his
past. A convicted sex offender, Walter is
shunned by his sister, lives in fear of being
discovered at work, and is hounded by a
suspicious police detective (Mos Def). After
befriending a young girl in a neighborhood park,
Walter must also grapple with the terrible
prospect of his own reawakened demons.
THE WOODSMAN, based on a play of the same
name, is an unnerving, ultimately hopeful portrait
of compulsion and hard-won redemption.
©Newmarket Film. All rights reserved.
American cinema over the past 20 years,
delivers his finest performance in THE
WOODSMAN, a harrowing and moving tale of one
man’s attempt to re-enter society.
After twelve years in prison, Walter moves into a
small apartment across the street from an
elementary school, gets a job at a lumberyard,
and mostly keeps to himself. He finds
unexpected solace from Vicki (Kyra Sedgwick), a
tough-talking woman who promises not to judge
him for his history. But Walter cannot escape his
past. A convicted sex offender, Walter is
shunned by his sister, lives in fear of being
discovered at work, and is hounded by a
suspicious police detective (Mos Def). After
befriending a young girl in a neighborhood park,
Walter must also grapple with the terrible
prospect of his own reawakened demons.
THE WOODSMAN, based on a play of the same
name, is an unnerving, ultimately hopeful portrait
of compulsion and hard-won redemption.
©Newmarket Film. All rights reserved.
Brenda
Kevin Bacon gives one of his finest performance as Walter in The Woodsman. He is released
from prison after serving twelve years for child molesting. We are taken to hell and back as he
fights his demons. A sensitive subject but well worth the price of admission.
Kevin Bacon gives one of his finest performance as Walter in The Woodsman. He is released
from prison after serving twelve years for child molesting. We are taken to hell and back as he
fights his demons. A sensitive subject but well worth the price of admission.
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Movie Details
Official Movie Website
Theatrical Release
2004
Home Video
4/12/05
MPAA Rating
Rated R for sexuality,
disturbing behavior, and
language
Running Time
1 hour 27 minutes
Directed by
Nicole Kassell
Cast
Kevin Bacon, Kyra Sedgwick,
Eve, Mos Def, David Alan
Grier, Benjamin Bratt
udio
Newmarket Films
Theatrical Release
2004
Home Video
4/12/05
MPAA Rating
Rated R for sexuality,
disturbing behavior, and
language
Running Time
1 hour 27 minutes
Directed by
Nicole Kassell
Cast
Kevin Bacon, Kyra Sedgwick,
Eve, Mos Def, David Alan
Grier, Benjamin Bratt
udio
Newmarket Films
DVD Details
Disc Specs
Running Time: 1 hr. 27 mins.
Number of Discs: 1
Features:
· Sundance Channel Featurette
· Director Commentary
· Widescreen Presentation
· Bonus Previews
Running Time: 1 hr. 27 mins.
Number of Discs: 1
Features:
· Sundance Channel Featurette
· Director Commentary
· Widescreen Presentation
· Bonus Previews