Promised Land

About the movie

Matt Damon stars as Steve Butler, a corporate salesman who arrives in a rural town with his sales partner, Sue Thomason (Frances McDormand). With the town having been hit hard by the economic decline of recent years, the two outsiders see the local citizens as likely to accept their company’s offer, for drilling rights to their properties, as much-needed relief. What seems like an easy job for the duo becomes complicated by the objection of a respected schoolteacher (Hal Holbrook) with support from a grassroots campaign led by another man (John Krasinski), as well as the interest of a local woman (Rosemarie DeWitt).
Award-winning director Gus Van Sant (Good Will Hunting, Milk) returns with this drama that explores America at the crossroads where big business and the strength of small-town community converge. Screenplay by Matt Damon and John Krasinski, based on a story by Dave Eggers (Away We Go, Where the Wild Things are). Featuring Matt Damon, Frances McDormand, John Krasinski, Rosemarie DeWitt and Hal Holbrook. Awarded National Board of Review’s Freedom of Expression Award.
“Well-acted and engaging” – IndieWire
“From top to bottom all performances are great” – Screen Crush
“Outstanding performances and beautiful filmmaking” – Film.com

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