The Royal Road(2015)
A cinematic essay in defense of remembering.
The Royal Road Synopsis
A fascinating and unlikely reinvention story, The Royal Road simultaneously explores cinematic spiritual channeling, the conquest and colonization of Mexico and the American Southwest, fading historical Californian urban landscapes, and the passions found in butch identity to achieve an achingly beautiful and poetic defense of remembering. Probing roads from El Camino Real, to the Boulevard of Broken Dreams, to the road right outside the front door, Olson crafts a deeply intelligent and transcending observation of the human condition that reaches for redemption in the embrace of history, nostalgia, mindfulness, and sheer beauty. If you give yourself over to it, it will crack you wide open.
The Royal Road (2015) is a documentary film directed by Jenni Olson, released on March 22, 2015 with a runtime of 1h 5m. It stars Tony Kushner and Jenni Olson. Viewers rate it 5.0 out of 10 across 9 ratings.
- Director:
- Jenni Olson
- Writers:
- Jenni Olson
- Producers:
- Julie Dorf, Jenni Olson
- Cinematographer:
- Sophie E. Constantinou
- Production:
- Jenni Olson Productions
- Status:
- Released
The Royal Road (2015) Trailer
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The Royal Road Cast & Crew
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Directed by Jenni Olson, written by Jenni Olson, produced by Julie Dorf and Jenni Olson.
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The Royal Road Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 5.0/10 from 9 ratings.
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The Royal Road – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch The Royal Road online?
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The Royal Road (2015) is currently available to rent or buy from Apple TV Store and Fandango At Home. No subscription streaming option is listed right now, so availability may change.
Who stars in The Royal Road?
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The main cast of The Royal Road (2015) includes Tony Kushner and Jenni Olson. The film was directed by Jenni Olson. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was The Royal Road released?
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The Royal Road was released on March 22, 2015 and runs for 1h 5m.
Is The Royal Road worth watching?
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The Royal Road (2015) holds an average rating of 5.0 out of 10 from 9 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy documentary films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for The Royal Road?
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Yes. The official The Royal Road trailer is embedded in the trailer section of this page and plays instantly, no download or sign-up required.