Back Fork

This film got way to low a rating! It is powerful, emotional, and moving in so many ways. It's real and raw! My moods changed with the film. I felt sadness and then hopelessness and then hopefulness. The way it approaches addiction and grief was extremely moving. Truly an incredible movie that deserves more praise.

Sad realistic drama set in mountains of West Virginia. Unfortunately, too many members of our society have addiction problems and this movie shows the pain and gut-wrenching reality of it. Well done by Stewart. Special shout-out to veteran actor David Selby as Waylon's dad. Excellent portrayal of typical Appalachian father unable to deal with his own emotions.

Great performance here by Josh Stewart.

This movie is really well done. Essentially a character study about how we can all take a deep dive after the loss of a child, Back Fork delivered on a lot of levels. The movie also delivered on cinematography , music and the acting by all involved was excellent. This one can touch the heartstrings too and there aren't that many movies out there that make me think about that.

Then come to find out Stewart wrote it and directed it also? Okay top notch. 9/10

Unfortunately this film is very very realistic. I thought it was well made and is a story that has to be heard.

A film about love and loss. Understated. Beautiful. Heart wrenching. Life affirming. Touching. Achingly sad. All of these yet uplifting at the same time. Manchester by the Sea on a low budget. Both films brilliant in their own right.