Every family has its ghosts- the Moshers have more than most. October Country is a beautifully rendered portrait of a family struggling for stability while haunted by war, teen pregnancy, foster care and child abuse. Shot over a year from one Halloween to the next, the film examines the forces that unsettle the working poor and the violence that lurks beneath the surface of American life.
In 2008, filmmakers Michael Palmieri and Donal Mosher received support from Cinereach to complete this hauntingly intimate documentary. Now, after an extensive festival tour and focused theatrical release, October Country becomes available on DVD this month, through Carnivalesque Films.
The DVD can be pre-ordered on Amazon now for the October 19th release, and saved to Netflix queues for further availability.
New York City-based documentary fans have an additional opportunity to see October Country in a theater, when it is shown Monday, October 18th as part of Tribeca Cinemas’ Doc Series. Filmmakers Michael Palmieri and Donal Mosher will be onhand afterwards to answer questions, moderated by Cinereach’s Grants Manager Adella Ladjevardi.
Following the screening, join the filmmakers and Cinereach down the street at Tribeca Tavern (247 West Broadway) to celebrate the DVD release!
