One of the year’s most critically acclaimed films, this riveting crime thriller follows 17-year-old Ree’s quest to find her father, a convicted methamphetamine dealer who disappeared after posting the family homestead for bail. If she fails, her impoverished family will be turned out into the Ozark woods. Challenging her kin’s code of silence and risking her life, Ree hacks through their lies and threats to piece together the truth.
A Screenwriters Perspective: After the film, join us for a discussion with J.D. Zeik.
Sundance Film Festival (2010) – Best Picture and Best Screenplay awards
“The year’s most stirring film.” – David Edelstein, New York Magazine
“Extraordinary. . . . A work of art that grabs hold and won’t let go.” – David Denby, The New Yorker
“Every so often a film gets under our skin with its haunting authenticity, reinforcing our faith in the wonderfully transporting power of cinematic storytelling. Winter’s Bone is unquestionably that film.” – Claudia Puig, USA Today