A Dreamer's Search
THE QUIETEST PLACES SPEAK THE LOUDEST
In 1918, Rockwell Kent leaves New York City with his eight-year-old son and travels to the rugged wilderness of Alaska in search of inspiration. Kent settles on a remote island, isolated and free to do his work. He befriends an old prospector whose stories energize his pursuit. As he struggles with internal turmoil, his son’s innocence and willingness to face failure inspire Kent to dig deep inside himself and begin again. Father and son’s connection blossoms as they embrace the wilderness experience together. Surrounded by the quiet magnificence of Fox Island, Kent creates the drawings and paintings that will catapult his career to national success and turn his dream into reality.
Directed by Eric Downs · Written by Eric Downs
Cast
- Steven B Hill Lars Olson
- Iver Mitchell Rockie Kent
- Bradford James Jackson Rockwell Kent
Make it a double feature
2h 33m together
A Dreamer's Search
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