DVD 87 mins IMDB
The Woodsman
Columbia TriStar (2004)
In Collection
#142

Seen It:
Yes
Drama
USA  /  English

Kevin Bacon Walter
Benjamin Bratt Carlos
Mos Def Sgt. Lucas
Eve Mary Kay
David Alan Grier Bob
Carlos Leon Pedro
Kyra Sedgwick Vicki
Michael Shannon Rosen
Kevin Rice Candy
Hannah Pilkes Robin

Director Nicole Kassell
Producer Lee Daniels; Kevin Bacon
Writer Nicole Kassell; Steven Fechter
Cinematography Xavier Pérez Grobet
Musician Nathan Larson

Nearing the end of a 12 year prison stretch, Walter (Kevin Bacon) a convicted paedophile, starts to make plans for his future in the outside world. He needs to find a job and somewhere to live. Being an accomplished carpenter he soon finds work in a lumber yard. Having trouble finding an apartment he manages to find a roof over his head in a building that is opposite a school. Being outcast from his family apart from his brother in law Carlos (Banjamin Bratt), Walter struggles to cope outside of the institution where he has spent the last twelve years. Aware of Walters release from prison Sgt Lucas (Mos Def) keeps a watchful eye over his activities. It is not long before the town folk start to throw accusing stares and start to spread the gossip about Walter making it increasingly difficult for him to rebuild his life and concentrate on his new found love with his co-worker Vickie (Kyra Sedgwick).

Edition Details
Region Region 1
Nr of Disks/Tapes 1