American Folk(2018)
They shared their voices to heal a nation.
American Folk Synopsis
Two strangers, both folk musicians stranded in California, take a road trip to New York in the days after 9/11. A story about the kindness of strangers and the power of music.
American Folk (2018) is a music, drama and family film directed by David Heinz, released on January 26, 2018 with a runtime of 1h 36m. It stars Joe Purdy, Amber Rubarth, Krisha Fairchild and David Fine. Viewers rate it 5.9 out of 10 across 10 ratings.
- Director:
- David Heinz
- Writers:
- David Heinz
- Producers:
- Matt Miller
- Composer:
- Ben Lovett
- Production:
- Good Deed Entertainment
- Status:
- Released
American Folk (2018) Trailer
Watch the official trailer for American Folk before you stream it.
American Folk Cast & Crew
Main cast
- Joe Purdy
Joe Purdy
as Elliott
- Amber Rubarth
Amber Rubarth
as Joni
Krisha Fairchild
as Scottie
David Fine
as Dale
Bruce Beatty
as Mike
Elizabeth Dennehy
as Ann
Miranda LaDawn Hill
as Bianca
- Emma Thatcher
Emma Thatcher
as Emily
Holger Moncada Jr.
as Alejandro
- Julian Gopal
Julian Gopal
as Carlos
Lawrence Mandley
as Dylan
- Noah Craft
Noah Craft
as CHP Officer
Key crew
Directed by David Heinz, written by David Heinz, produced by Matt Miller.
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American Folk Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 5.9/10 from 10 ratings.
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American Folk – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch American Folk online?
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American Folk (2018) is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video, Philo, Fandor, Fandor Amazon Channel and Amazon Prime Video with Ads, and to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube and Fandango At Home. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in American Folk?
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The main cast of American Folk (2018) includes Joe Purdy, Amber Rubarth, Krisha Fairchild, David Fine and Bruce Beatty. The film was directed by David Heinz. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was American Folk released?
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American Folk was released on January 26, 2018 and runs for 1h 36m.
Is American Folk worth watching?
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American Folk (2018) holds an average rating of 5.9 out of 10 from 10 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy music, drama and family films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for American Folk?
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Yes. The official American Folk trailer is embedded in the trailer section of this page and plays instantly, no download or sign-up required.