The Dynamiter (film)

The Dynamiter is a 2011 American drama film directed by Matthew Gordon and starring William Patrick Ruffin. It is Gordon's feature directorial debut.

Cast

 * William Patrick Ruffin
 * John Alex Nunnery
 * Joyce Baldwin
 * Patrick Rutherford
 * Ciara McMillan
 * Byron Hughes
 * Sarah Fortner
 * Mike Jones

Production
The film was shot in Mississippi.

Release
The film premiered at the Berlin International Film Festival in February 2011. It was also released at the Zeitgeist Multi-Disciplinary Arts Center in New Orleans on September 28, 2012.

In February 2012, Film Movement acquired North American distribution rights to the film.

Reception
Mike Scott of the Times-Picayune awarded the film two stars out of five.

Nominations
At the 27th Independent Spirit Awards, the film was nominated for Best Cinematography and the John Cassavetes Award.