OFF THE BLACK (2006)
A film by James Ponsoldt
Premiering in ‘Official Selection’ at the Sundance Film Festival
2006, James Ponsoldt’s debut film is an assured and beautifully
played drama about a broken man’s redemptive relationship with
the son he never had. Featuring an outstanding leading
performance from two-time Oscar-nominee Nick Nolte (Hotel
Rwanda, Hulk, The Thin Red Line), the film also features rising star
Trevor Morgan (Mean Creek, The Patriot), Oscar-winner Timothy
Hutton (The Good Shepherd, Kinsey) and Oscar-nominee Sally
Kirkland (Bruce Almighty, EDTV).
Ray Cooke (Nolte) is a disheveled, grumpy high school baseball
umpire who forms an unlikely friendship with a troubled teenager,
Dave Tibbel (Morgan). As the two grow more dependent on each
other, Ray asks Dave to go to his 40th high school reunion and
pretend to be his son - a benevolent act of deception that winds up
opening unexpected dimensions in the two men.
“One of the year’s best films. As usual, Nick Nolte gives a sensitive, poignant,
world-weary portrayal. He remains one of our finest actors.”
NBC's REEL TALK
“Nolte is truly superb”
CHICAGO TRIBUNE
“A
terrific performance from Nick Nolte.”
VARIETY
“Great story. Great performances.”
USA TODAY
OFFICIAL SELECTION - IN COMPETITION - Sundance Film Festival 2006
Bonus Features:
Feature-length commentary with director James Ponsoldt
Off The Black production video diary
Stills gallery
Certificate: 15
Running Time: 90 minutes
Aspect Ratio: 2.35:1
Audio: Dolby Stereo
Country: USA
Language: English with optional English subtitles for hearing impaired
Genre: Drama
Region: 2
Cat. No: AXM561
Barcode: 5060126870104