Colewell

Colewell
Directed by	Tom Quinn
Written by	Tom Quinn
Produced by	Joshua Blum Alexandra Byer Craig Shilowich Matthew Thurm
Starring	Karen Allen Kevin J. O'Connor Hannah Gross
Cinematography	Paul Yee
Edited by	Darrin Navarro Tom Quinn
Music by	Dara Taylor
Production companies	Washington Square Films Three Martinis Club Wavelength Productions Clara Pictures
Distributed by	Gravitas Ventures
Release dates	April 13, 2019(2019-04-13)(SFIFF) December 13, 2019(2019-12-13)(United States)
Running time	79 minutes
Country	United States
Language	English

Colewellis a 2019 Americandrama filmwritten, directed, and co-edited by Tom Quinn. It starsKaren Allenas a ruralpostmasterwho struggles to find purpose when her office is suddenly closed and she is faced with retirement.Kevin J. O'ConnorandHannah Grossappear in supporting roles.

The film had its world premiere at the 62ndSan Francisco International Film Festivalon April 13, 2019. It was simultaneously released in limited theaters and onDVD,Blu-ray,andvideo on demandon December 13, 2019, byGravitas Ventures.It received positive reviews from critics, who mostly praised Allen's performance. At the35th Independent Spirit Awards,the film was nominated forBest Female Lead(for Allen) and theJohn Cassavetes Award.

Cast

• Karen Allenas Nora Pancowski
• Kevin J. O'Connoras Charles
• Hannah Grossas Ella
• Daniel Jenkinsas Al Catarro
• Craig Walker as Bob Susskind
• Malachy Cleary as Gray
• Catherine Kellneras Claire
• Tobias Segalas Andy
• Cathie Pauley as Pete
• Bonnie Klein as Delores
• Juney Smith as Anthony

Release

The film premiered at theSan Francisco International Film Festivalon April 13, 2019.

Reception

Critical response

On thereview aggregatorwebsiteRotten Tomatoes,100%of 9 critics' reviews are positive, with an average rating of 7.7/10.Metacritic,which uses aweighted average,assigned the film a score of 73 out of 100, based on 5 critics, indicating "generally favorable" reviews.

Nick Schager ofVarietystated, "Colewellis a character study that's almost too subdued for its own good. Fortunately, writer-director Tom Quinn has a keen eye for telling details, as well as a superb lead actress in Karen Allen. "Schager also commented that" the film's finely crafted serenity is in keeping with its main character's secluded state of affairs, and mind. "Stephen Farber ofThe Hollywood Reporteropined, "Unlike many movies shot in places far from where they are meant to take place, this one has an authenticity that makes a noticeable difference. AlthoughColewellcould have benefited from pruning away some of its eccentricities, it pays eloquent tribute to a woman who fights against a life erased. "Carlos Aguilar of theLos Angeles Timescalled the film "a drama as endearingly demure as its leading lady." Aguilar highlighted Allen's performance, writing that "Colewellfinally granted her the platform for the most remarkable onscreen rendition of her career. Contemplative, her longing stare extends beyond the nearby fields and into the past. "

Accolades

Year	Award	Category	Recipient(s)	Result	Ref.
2019	10thHollywood Music in Media Awards	Best Original Score in an Independent Film	Dara Taylor	Won
2020	35th Independent Spirit Awards	John Cassavetes Award	Tom Quinn, Joshua Blum, Alexandra Byer, Craig Shilowich, Matthew Thurm	Nominated
		Best Female Lead	Karen Allen	Nominated
	26thChlotrudis Awards	Best Actress		Nominated

External links

• Official website
• ColewellatIMDb
• ColewellatAllMovie