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Completed - ENGLISH - Drama - 115 minutes

Log Line

A story of hope, love and redemption.

Previous markets

  • Berlin EFM 2014 (Debut)
  • FILMART 2014 (Line up)
  • Cannes 2014 (Line up)
Full history

Year of production : 2013

Director(s) : Tom ANTON
Writer(s) : Sandi RUSSELL, Tom ANTON
Cast : Jaime KING, John HAWKES

Synopsis

The true story of Toni Jo Henry (King), a woman tried for the crime of murder in 1942 in the state of Louisiana. Toni Jo, a product of childhood abuse and neglect, briefly discovers love and happiness that soon turns to despair when her husband Cowboy is sent to prison and she embarks on an ill-fated plan with an accomplice a gangster named Arkie (Hawkes) to free him. Because of her beauty, Toni Jo instantly becomes a notorious celebrity, drawing the unparalleled media attention of two highly publicized and sensational murder trials. As Toni Jo discovers the true strength within herself and, with the help of a priest, she is able to face her life with a calm and peace that defies explanation.

Production

Country(ies) : USA


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