October Country

Every family has its ghosts.

October Country — Plot

October Country is a beautifully filmed portrait of an American family struggling for stability while haunted by the ghosts of war, teen pregnancy, foster care and child abuse. With rarely seen intimacy, sensitivity and respect, this vibrant documentary examines the forces that unsettle the working poor and the violence that lurks beneath the surface of American life.

• Release date
• June 1, 2009
• Runtime
• 80 min
• Genres
• Documentary
• Director
• Michael Palmieri