FIRECRACKER:
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FIRECRACKER was released theatrically in 2005 to sold out audiences in a first-ever Freak Show Tour supervised by Landmark Cinemas, the nations largest art house chain. Preeminent film critic Roger Ebert called it "Brilliant" and named FIRECRACKER on his list of the years best films (alongside movies such as CAPOTE and THE CONSTANT GARDENER).
Billed as a surrealist crime drama, the breathtaking imagery in FIRECRACKER pushes through the limits of cinema, establishing Balderson as one of todays finest visual storytellers. Hailed as a "masterpiece" (Film Threat) and "told by a story teller who has a nascent finger on the pulse of contemporary cinema" (Aftertaste magazine), FIRECRACKER features the acting debut of alternative music icon Mike Patton and the critically acclaimed comeback of Academy Award nominee Karen Black in her finest performance. FIRECRACKER premiered at Londons Raindance Film Festival, to sold out crowds, where it won a Jury Prize nomination for Best Picture. It also won numerous awards on the festival circuit worldwide: Best Picture, Best Cinematography, Best Actress for Karen Black, and Steve Balderson won the 2005 Domani Vision Award for emerging talent at Visionfest. From the filmmaker: Official website | Trailer | Buy the DVD | Hosting materials Tags: americana, surrealist crime drama, murder, mystery, carnival sideshow, karen black, mike patton, true story, roger ebert No screenings of FIRECRACKER are currently scheduled. Host one yourself!
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