Hal Holbrook gives a career-capping performance as Abner Meecham, an elderly Tennessee farmer discarded to a nursing facility by his lawyer son. He flees his situation and catches a ride back to his country farm to live out his days in peace. But on arrival, he finds he must confront a family betrayal, the reappearance of an old enemy, and the loss of his farm. Variety: “An exceptionally fine, richly atmospheric film…. Holbrook is at the absolute top of his game.” Sponsored by The Black Door. 110 minutes. Film website
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