Bad Axe is a 2022 American documentary film directed by David Siev in his feature debut.

Bad Axe
Directed byDavid Siev
Produced by
CinematographyDavid Siev
Edited by
  • Rosie Walunas
  • Peter Wagner
Music byStephanie Kowal
Production
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Distributed byIFC Films
Release dates
  • March 14, 2022 (2022-03-14) (SXSW)
  • November 18, 2022 (2022-11-18) (United States)
Running time
100 minutes
CountryUnited States
LanguageEnglish
Box office$20,696[1]

Synopsis

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In Bad Axe, Michigan, David Siev's Asian-American family struggles to keep their local restaurant afloat amidst racial tensions and the COVID-19 pandemic.

Release

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The film premiered at the South by Southwest Film Festival on March 14, 2022.[2] In April, IFC Films acquired the distribution rights.[3] It was released in theaters and via video on demand on November 18, 2022.[4]

Reception

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On the review aggregator website Rotten Tomatoes, 95% of 43 reviews are positive.[5] At South by Southwest, the film won the Audience Award and received Special Jury Recognition for Exceptional Intimacy in Storytelling in the Documentary Feature Competition.[3] The film made the short list for the Oscars short list for best documentary feature.[6]

References

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  1. ^ "Bad Axe (2022)". Box Office Mojo. IMDb. Retrieved December 16, 2022.
  2. ^ "Bad Axe". South by Southwest. Retrieved April 13, 2022.
  3. ^ a b Lang, Brent (April 13, 2022). "IFC Films Buys SXSW Award Winner Bad Axe (Exclusive)". Variety. Retrieved April 13, 2022.
  4. ^ Carey, Matthew (September 27, 2022). "IFC Films Unveils Trailer For Award-Winning Documentary 'Bad Axe' As Daniel Dae Kim Joins As EP". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved March 18, 2024.
  5. ^ "Bad Axe". Rotten Tomatoes. Fandango Media. Retrieved May 3, 2022.
  6. ^ Coonan, Sheryl (January 11, 2023). "Nationally acclaimed 'Bad Axe' film on Oscars short list". ABC12. Retrieved January 13, 2023.
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