For the Coyotes

For the Coyotes

2015 · 97 min · ★ 8.0 · Drama

Wendell is trying to make peace with his earthly deterioration in the face of late-stage cancer. His son Josh is fighting it, fleeing it, denying it. After a five year estrangement, father and son are now thrown together in a remote cabin enveloped in the vibrant, buzzing, crawling redwood forest of Northern California. As Wendell forgives himself of his own inadequacies, Josh releases years of pain and anger, borne from living under the rigid principles of his father, a renowned Buddhist teacher who for decades pretended to be anything but the deeply flawed, selfish man he really was....but is he still? Human connection, obligation, illusion, enlightenment, love and fear -- it's all up for grabs in this meditative, probing, tender story of inevitability.

Directed by Eric Daniel Metzgar · Written by Eric Daniel Metzgar

Your Rating

Cast

Make it a double feature

3h 28m together

For the Coyotes

Crime + Punishment

Both from Eric Daniel Metzgar.

More from Eric Daniel MetzgarSee all →

MayorMayor · 2020
Mayor
7.22020
MovieDocumentary
David Osit’s thought-provoking documentary is a real-life political saga following Musa Hadid, the Christian mayor of Ramallah, during his second term in office.
DelikadoDelikado · 2022
Delikado
7.22022
MovieDocumentary
In the majestic tropical island of Palawan, three environmental crusaders confront murder, betrayal and political corruption in this thrilling documentary about land defenders battling to save and preserve paradise in the Philippines.
RunnerRunner · 2019
Runner
7.22019
MovieDocumentary
A refugee marathoner strives to raise his new country's flag at the Olympics.
Crime + PunishmentCrime + Punishment · 2018
Crime + Punishment
7.22018
MovieDocumentary
Over four years of unprecedented access, the story of a brave group of black and Latino whistleblower cops and one unrelenting private investigator who, amidst a landmark lawsuit, risk everything to expose illegal quota practices and their impact on young minorities.
Almost SunriseAlmost Sunrise · 2017
Almost Sunrise
7.02017
MovieDocumentary
The epic journey of two friends, ex-soldiers, who battle the moral injuries of war, and the temptation to escape through suicide, as they walk across America.
Give Up TomorrowGive Up Tomorrow · 2011
Give Up Tomorrow
6.82011
MovieDocumentaryCrime
When a teenager from a political family in the Philippines is accused of a double murder, the country’s entire judicial system is put to the test after years of alleged corruption.
All In: The Poker MovieAll In: The Poker Movie · 2009
All In: The Poker Movie
5.82009
MovieDocumentary
A documentary focusing on why one of America's oldest games has had a renaissance in the past few years and why, for so many, poker is the way to chase the American Dream.
ReporterReporter · 2009
Reporter
4.02009
MovieDocumentary
Reporter is the documentary film about Nicholas Kristof. The film tracks him on a harrowing reporting trip through the Democratic Republic of Congo.
BoycottBoycott · 2021
Boycott
2.02021
MovieDocumentary
As a wave of anti-boycott legislation has swept through the country, so has a counter-wave in defense of freedom of speech. Everyday Americans are challenging these laws for their constitutionality in a nation-wide battle likely to go all the way to the Supreme Court.
Three ChaplainsThree Chaplains · 2023
Three Chaplains
2023
MovieDocumentary
Muslim chaplains work for change inside the U.S. military, fighting for equality and religious freedom.
Crossing BhutanCrossing Bhutan · 2016
Crossing Bhutan
2016
MovieDocumentary
Bhutan is known as the last Himalayan Buddhist Kingdom and one of the happiest places on earth. 'Crossing Bhutan' tells the story of four veteran athletes and their journey to explore Bhutan’s enigmatic policy of Gross National Happiness by making the first 485-mile, border-to-border crossing of this isolated kingdom entirely by foot and bike.
The Chances of the World ChangingThe Chances of the World Changing · 2006
The Chances of the World Changing
2006
MovieDocumentary
An artist abandons his life's work to build an ark filled with hundreds of endangered animals. A story about time, death, art, love, and turtles.
By My SideBy My Side · 2024
By My Side
2024
Movie
When three veteran families struggling with PTSD lose all hope, service dogs help them heal and imagine the possible.
A Once and Future PeaceA Once and Future Peace · 2021
A Once and Future Peace
2021
MovieDocumentary
A hybrid animated / live-action documentary that explores the past, present and future of Peacemaking Circles, and how this ancient restorative justice practice has been reimagined to keep youth out of prison. The film tracks the parallel stories of a troubled teen facing serious jail time, and the former Cambodian gang leader serving as his mentor.
The Great ExperimentThe Great Experiment · 2026
The Great Experiment
2026
MovieDocumentary
The Great Experiment is an ambitious cinematic time capsule of one of the most volatile and perplexing eras of American history; a project that serves as a historical document, non-fiction experiment and intimate observation of the changing state of American democracy and identity. A surprising time capsule of a nation grappling with its differences and diversity, and our experience and perceptions of conflict, survival and belonging.
Life. Support. Music.Life. Support. Music. · 2008
Life. Support. Music.
2008
MovieDocumentary
In August 2004, Jason Crigler, one of New York City's most sought-after guitarists, suffered a brain hemorrhage during a concert in Manhattan. That night at the hospital, the doctors told Jason's family-if he makes it through the night, there won't be much left of him. Jason's wife, Monica, pregnant at the time, froze. "Everything completely stopped. I forgot all about the pregnancy. I think I left my body. I remember thinking, 'This cannot be true. I cannot go on without Jason.'" Days passed, and Jason's family was forced to accept the new dark reality at hand. But they refused to accept the dark future described by doubtful doctors. So in the face of wrenching despair and horrifying odds, the Criglers made a resolution-Jason will make a full recovery. And thus began the long, grueling, implausible and mystifying journey chronicled in Life. Support. Music.

More Like This

The Grapes of WrathThe Grapes of Wrath · 1940
The Grapes of Wrath
7.81940
MovieDrama
Tom Joad returns to his home after a jail sentence to find his family kicked out of their farm due to foreclosure. He catches up with them on his Uncle’s farm, and joins them the next day as they head for California and a new life... Hopefully.
The Last SamuraiThe Last Samurai · 2003
The Last Samurai
7.62003
MovieDramaAction
Nathan Algren is an American hired to instruct the Japanese army in the ways of modern warfare, which finds him learning to respect the samurai and the honorable principles that rule them. Pressed to destroy the samurai's way of life in the name of modernization and open trade, Algren decides to become an ultimate warrior himself and to fight for their right to exist.
The Last EmperorThe Last Emperor · 1987
The Last Emperor
7.61987
MovieDramaHistory
A dramatic history of Pu Yi, the last of the Emperors of China, from his lofty birth and brief reign in the Forbidden City, the object of worship by half a billion people; through his abdication, his decline and dissolute lifestyle; his exploitation by the invading Japanese, and finally to his obscure existence as just another peasant worker in the People's Republic.
Little Miss SunshineLittle Miss Sunshine · 2006
Little Miss Sunshine
7.72006
MovieComedyDrama
A family loaded with quirky, colorful characters piles into an old van and road trips to California for little Olive to compete in a beauty pageant.
Best SellerBest Seller · 1987
Best Seller
5.91987
MovieActionCrime
Hit man Cleve approaches writer/cop Dennis about a story for his next book: How Cleve made a living, working for one of the most powerful politicians in the country. To get the story right, they travel around the country to gather statements and evidence, while strong forces use any means they can to keep the story untold.
AśokaAśoka · 2001
Aśoka
6.42001
MovieActionAdventure
A young Prince Asoka works to perfect his skills in battle and also deals with family conflict. During a struggle with one of his step-brothers, his mother urges Asoka to escape to stay alive. While away, Asoka meets Kaurwaki and falls in love, but must use his skills as a warrior to protect her. A dangerous and heartbreaking web of conspiracy follows, which leads Asoka to embrace a Buddhist path.
Destination WeddingDestination Wedding · 2018
Destination Wedding
5.82018
MovieRomanceComedy
Frank and Lindsay—two emotionally-broken strangers—meet on the way to a destination wedding. Over the course of the weekend and against all odds, they find themselves drawn together even though they are initially repulsed by one another.
And When Did You Last See Your Father?And When Did You Last See Your Father? · 2007
And When Did You Last See Your Father?
6.52007
MovieDrama
The story of a son's conflicting memories of his dying father.
SearchingSearching · 2018
Searching
7.62018
MovieDramaMystery
After David Kim's 16-year-old daughter goes missing, a local investigation is opened and a detective is assigned to the case. But 37 hours later and without a single lead, David decides to search the one place no one has looked yet, where all secrets are kept today: his daughter's laptop.
The Wild LifeThe Wild Life · 1984
The Wild Life
6.11984
MovieComedyDrama
Eighties teen romp involving Bill and his new apartment, Jim and his rebellious antics, Tom and his crazy self, and Anita with her older man David.
Pinball: The Man Who Saved the GamePinball: The Man Who Saved the Game · 2023
Pinball: The Man Who Saved the Game
7.12023
MovieComedyDrama
The dramatic comedy is based on the true story of writer and pinball wizard Roger Sharpe, chronicling his journey to overturn New York City’s 35-year ban on pinball.
Melvin and HowardMelvin and Howard · 1980
Melvin and Howard
6.51980
MovieComedyDrama
The story of hard-luck Melvin Dummar, who claimed to have received a will naming him an heir to the fortune of Howard Hughes. Inspired by real events.

Rate this film

Your ratings make Midnight smarter