Small Town Wisconsin
Small Town Wisconsin is a 2020 American drama film written by Jason Naczek, directed by Niels Mueller and starring David Sullivan, Kristen Johnston and Bill Heck. Alexander Payne and Jinhua Yang served as executive producers of the film.
The film was released in theaters in the United States on June 10, 2022, by Quiver Distribution.
Plot
After losing a custody battle, perpetual teenager Wayne Stobierski steals his son away for one last father-son weekend to the city of their dreams - Milwaukee, Wisconsin. What's supposed to be a light-hearted adventure, transforms into a journey of profound redemption.Cast
- Kristen Johnston as Alicia
- Tanya Fischer as Deidra
- David Sapiro as Stu
- David Sullivan as Wayne
- Cooper J. Friedman as Tyler
- Bill Heck as Chuck
- Braden Andersen as Matt
- David Ferrie as Tom
Release
It was picked up for online distribution by Quiver.
Reception
On Rotten Tomatoes, the film has an 83% rating based on 12 reviews.Glenn Kenny of The [New York Times] wrote that director Niels Mueller’s approach was "patient and sensitive," praising the cast and noting that the film’s comedic elements “sometimes earn a chuckle.”