Drought

2020
1h 24m

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Owen Scheid, Drew Scheid, Hannah Black, and Megan Petersen in Drought (2020)

In a small, southern, drought-ridden town in 1993, Sam, trying to find a better life for her brother Carl who is on the Autism spectrum and fascinated by weather, steals an ice-cream truck t... Read allIn a small, southern, drought-ridden town in 1993, Sam, trying to find a better life for her brother Carl who is on the Autism spectrum and fascinated by weather, steals an ice-cream truck to go storm chasing.In a small, southern, drought-ridden town in 1993, Sam, trying to find a better life for her brother Carl who is on the Autism spectrum and fascinated by weather, steals an ice-cream truck to go storm chasing.

Directors
- Hannah Black
- Megan Petersen
Writers
- Hannah Black
- Megan Petersen
Stars

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IMDb RATING

5.7/10

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Directors
- Hannah Black
- Megan Petersen
Writers
- Hannah Black
- Megan Petersen
Stars

See production info at IMDbPro

Awards
- 2 wins & 2 nominations total

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9samlikespizzahut

Wonderful and Amazing

I have been following this film since it won Hometown Heroes in 2017. It's been such a joy watching this film come to life through all the pictures, videos and social media posts. I knew it was going to be something special and it definitely was. I am so glad it finally got out for an audience to see. It's a beautiful movie with such a great message. Everything about it was just downright wonderful. I am so happy for Hannah and Megan! You guys made a movie! Congrats! You should be so proud! Drought is truly something special.

8jimbob255

excellent true indie film

Thoroughly this one, a real antidote to the endless rubbish i have watched recently. Excellent acting from all involved. More of a road movie than anything else but i enjoyed this one.

9meghancook

Drought is an indie gem, with a compelling story and cast

This has all of the right ingredients for a coming of age drama and reminded me why I love independent film so much, namely because it's synonymous with quiet, human moments and authentic acting performances. Achingly real family tension and pain (which is wonderfully scripted and directed) is softened by genuine moments of humor and warmth from an electric cast. Pair all of that with a memorable, plucky score and beautiful cinematography and you've got "Drought."

9mollyb-50428

heartwarming and lovely

This is such a sweet, honest, warm movie. Gorgeous work from hannah black and megan peterson. I will be watching again and i can't wait to see what they make next.

inon101

heartfelt, beautiful film

I saw this wonderful movie at the Dances With Films festival in 2020 and have thought about it so often since. Drought is a touching and sincere film that tugs at the heartstrings, and even more so if you know or love someone on the Autism spectrum. It is a real indie gem, both funny and heartfelt, featuring perfect performances from Megan Peterson and Hannah Black (who both also wrote and directed with great aesthetic and emotional sensibility) and Owen Scheid, a young actor on the spectrum who brings truth and heart to the role. A great piece of indie cinema, highly recommended!