Dixieland (film)

Dixieland is a 2015 American crime drama film, written and directed by Hank Bedford. The film stars Chris Zylka, Riley Keough, Spencer Lofranco, Steve Earle, and Faith Hill. The film had its world premiere at the Tribeca Film Festival on April 19, 2015. The film was released in a limited release and through video on demand on December 11, 2015, by IFC Films.

Plot
Fresh out of prison, Kermit, a good hearted kid who got in trouble with some drug dealers, returns home to his Mississippi trailer park. As Kermit struggles to keep clean, he falls for Rachel, his neighbor who’s turned to dancing in a strip club to support her sick mother. Kermit and Rachel make a desperate effort to escape their dead-end town.

Cast

 * Chris Zylka as Kermit
 * John Clofine as Young Kermit
 * Riley Keough as Rachel
 * Spencer Lofranco as Billy
 * Steve Earle as Uncle Randy
 * Faith Hill as Arletta
 * RJ Mitte as CJ
 * Brad Carter as Larry Pretty
 * Pedro Anaya Perez as Flavor
 * Davis Cannada as Clay
 * Sergio Figueroa as Jorge
 * Carl Frischer as Jc
 * Shy Pilgreen as Mercedes
 * Mick Foley as himself

Production
On November 5, 2014, it was announced Faith Hill, Chris Zylka, Riley Keough, RJ Mitte, Spencer Lofranco, Brad Carter, and Steve Earle had all been cast in the film.

Release
The film had its world premiere at the Tribeca Film Festival on April 19, 2015. Shortly after it was announced IFC Films had acquired distribution rights to the film. The film was released in a limited release and through video on demand on December 11, 2015.

Critical response
On Rotten Tomatoes, it has a rating of 20%.