Double Down South

Double Down South
Directed byTom Schulman
Written byTom Schulman
Produced by
  • Tom Schulman
  • Rick Wallace
  • Sara Sometti Michaels
  • Seth Michaels
Starring
Production
company
  • Benacus Media
Release dates
  • 15 October 2022 (2022-10-15) (Newport)
  • 19 January 2024 (2024-01-19)
(United States)
Running time
120 minutes
CountryUnited States
LanguageEnglish

Double Down South is a 2022 American indie drama film written, directed and produced by Tom Schulman, and starring Lili Simmons, Kim Coates, Igby Rigney, Tom Bower and Justin Marcel McManus.

Premise

Set in the world of Keno pool gambling at the turn of the 21st century in the rural south of the United States. Diana (Simmons) is a rising star, under the wing of keno veteran Nick (Coates), and the self-proclaimed "best keno player alive". However, as the stakes are raised so is the dangerous nature of their livelihood.[1]

Cast

Production

Originally entitled Southern Gothic, writer-director Tom Schulman based elements of the film of his own experiences playing Keno which began in Nashville when he was 13 years old.[2]

Schulman also produced the film, alongside Rick Wallace, Sara Sometti Michaels and Seth Michaels. Lili Simmons, Kim Coates, Igby Rigney, Tom Bower and Justin Marcel McManus were announced in the cast in April 2022.[3] Principal photography was completed by April 2022.[4] Filming took place in Georgia. In May 2023, Jackrabbit Media secured distribution rights to North America.[5]

Release

The film had its premiere at the Newport Beach Film Festival on 15 October 2022.[6] The film will be released in theatres in the United States on January 19, 2024.[7]

Reception

On the review aggregator website Rotten Tomatoes, Double Down South holds an approval rating of 80% from 5 reviews.[8]

References

  1. ^ O'Rourke, Ryan (October 4, 2022). "'Double Down South' Trailer Shows Lili Simmons as a Keno Savant [Exclusive]". Collider. Retrieved January 13, 2024.
  2. ^ Wojnar, Zak (October 17, 2022). "Tom Schulman & Kim Coates Interview: Double Down South". Screen Rant. Retrieved January 13, 2024.
  3. ^ Grobar, Matt (April 8, 2022). "'Southern Gothic': Lili Simmons, Kim Coates, Igby Rigney, Tom Bower & Justin Marcel McManus To Topline Drama From Oscar Winner Tom Schulman". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved January 13, 2024.
  4. ^ King, Aidan (April 8, 2022). "'Southern Gothic': Lili Simmons, Kim Coates, and More Cast Revealed for Tom Schulman's Film". Collider. Retrieved January 13, 2024.
  5. ^ Kay, Jeremy (May 16, 2023). "Jackrabbit Media strikes North American deal over 'Double Down South' (exclusive)". Screen Daily. Retrieved January 13, 2024.
  6. ^ Kraft, Tim (October 13, 2022). "Exclusive: Kim Coates and Tom Schulman Discuss the Making of Double Down South". Movie Web. Retrieved January 13, 2023.
  7. ^ Williams, Lamont (December 17, 2023). "Film Recommendation: DOUBLE DOWN SOUTH (written and directed by Tom Schulman)". Stageandcinema. Retrieved January 13, 2024.
  8. ^ "Double Down South". Rotten Tomatoes. Retrieved January 13, 2024.