The Open Road (2009)
The Open Road is a 2009 comedy-drama film written and directed by Michael Meredith. It stars Justin Timberlake, Kate Mara, Jeff Bridges, and Mary Steenburgen and was produced by Anchor Bay Entertainment. Country singer Lyle Lovett and Harry Dean Stanton are also among the cast. Wim Wenders served as an executive producer.
Filming began in Hammond, Louisiana in February 2008, and continued in Memphis, Tennessee, at Whataburger Field in Corpus Christi, Texas, Houston, Texas, and elsewhere in the southern United States. The film received a limited release on August 28, 2009.
SYNOPSIS:
Minor leaguer Carlton Garret takes an unexpected road trip to track down his estranged father, legendary baseball player Kyle Garret when Carlton’s mother becomes sick. Once reunited, Carlton struggles to deal with the series of misadventures caused by his father’s antics. Attempts at bonding come to a head as the mismatched duo make their way from Ohio back home to Houston to reunite the family.
DIRECTOR: Michael Meredith
PRODUCERS: Jordan Foley, Laurie Foxx, Charlie Mason, Michael Meredith, Justin Moore-Lewy, David Schiff
SCREENWRITER: Michael Meredith
ROLE: Justin Timberlake as Carlton Garrett
OTHER CAST: Jeff Bridges, Kate Mara, Harry Dean Stanton, Lyle Lovett, Mary Steenburgen
GENRES: Comedy, Drama
RELEASE DATES: August 28, 2009 (Theaters)
RUNTIME: 1 hour 30 minutes
LINKS: IMDB // WIKIPEDIA