In this intimate drama, Oscar nominee Paul Giamatti (SIDEWAYS) plays George Gattling, an auto upholsterer in Gainesville, Florida. To escape his quiet life with his sister (character actress Rusty Schwimmer) and her mentally challenged son, Fred (Michael Pitt, THE DREAMERS), George attempts to train hawks with Fred's help. Throughout their town, George is known for his lack of success with hawks, with the birds starving themselves rather than learning. But when tragedy strikes the unconventional family, George goes deeper into his life with a new red-tailed hawk. Filled with grief and guilt, he avoids his family and friends as he tries to get the new bird to eat.
Unlike a lot of actors, Giamatti ably leaps between big-budget fare (such as THE LADY IN THE WATER) and independent films (THE ILLUSIONIST). This film certainly falls into the latter category with its small scale and talented cast, including Oscar-nominated actress Michelle Williams (BROKEBACK MOUNTAIN). This doesn't rank with the best films in Giamatti's career, such as SIDEWAYS and AMERICAN SPLENDOR, but George's crisis allows the veteran actor to shine. This is an incredibly honest film that shows people at their worst, whether it be with tear-streaked faces or being undressed without the benefit of Hollywood lighting.
Theatrical Release: March 30, 2007
DVD Features:
Keep Case
Widescreen
Audio:
Dolby Digital - English
Additional Release Material:
Audio Commentary - 1. Paul Gianatti - Actor; Julian Goderberger - Director
Bonus Footage - 1. THE ROUGH SOUTH OF HARRY CREWS
Deleted Scenes
Featurette - 1. Scenes From
Interview - 1. THE ART OF HARRY CREWS
Trailer - 1. Original Theatrical
2. Original Theatrical Campaign
Text/Photo Galleries:
Production Stills
Cast And Crew Photo Mortgage
Executive Producer
Corbin Day: Exec. Producer, HAWK IS DYING, (2007)
Source Writer
Harry Crews: Featured, SEARCHING FOR THE WRONG-EYED JESUS (2005)
Director of Photography
Bobby Bukowski: American Cinematographer
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