George Washington

George Washington

Down this twisted road, please watch over my soul and lift me up so gently so as not to touch the ground.

2000•1h 30m•6.6/10

Drama

Ratings

🎬TMDb

6.6/10(121)

Set in the landscape of a rural southern town, "George Washington" is a stunning portrait of how a group of young kids come to grips with a hard world of choices and consequences. During an innocent game in an abandoned amusement park, a member of the group dies. Narrated by one of the children, the film follows the kids as they struggle to balance their own ambitions and relationships against a tragic lie.

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Production

Youandwhatarmy Filmed Challenges, Blue Moon Productions, Down Home Entertainment

Language

EN

Status

Released

Release Date

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Cast

Donald Holden

George

Damian Jewan Lee

Vernon

Curtis Cotton III

Buddy

Rachael Handy

Sonya

Candace Evanofski

Nasia

Paul Schneider

Paul Schneider

Rico Rice

Eddie Rouse

Eddie Rouse

Damascus

Janet Taylor

Janet Taylor

Aunt Ruth

Derricka Rolle

Whitney

Ebony Jones

Denise

Jonathan Davidson

Euless

Scott Clackum

Augie

Beau Nix

Rico's Father

Jason Shirley

Railroad Worker

William Tipton

Railroad Worker

Balla Keita

Railroad Worker

Will Janowitz

Will Janowitz

Railroad Worker

Shannon Davis

Railroad Worker

Ryan Morris

Railroad Worker

Christian Gustaitis

Tyler

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