Corsicana is a 2022 American Western film, featuring Isaiah Washington in his directorial debut. The film was co-written by Washington and Robert Johnson, and stars Washington alongside Noel Gugliemi, Lew Temple, and Stacey Dash. Washington portrays Bass Reeves, a former slave who went on to become the first noted black deputy U.S. Marshal, as he tracks an outlaw gang to Corsicana, Texas.
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| Directed by | Isaiah Washington |
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| Distributed by | Rose Dove Entertainment |
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Running time | 102 minutes |
| Country | United States |
| Language | English |
Synopsis
"Deputy U.S. Marshal Bass Reeves reunites with his former partner turned fugitive Sam Tanner. They find themselves in a race against time as they track Jack Donner and his vicious gang of outlaws to the oil-rich town of Corsicana."[1]
Cast
- Isaiah Washington as Bass Reeves
- Thomas Q. Jones as Young Bass Reeves
- Lew Temple as Jack Donner
- Noel Guglielmi as Juan
- Stacey Dash as Jennie
- Billy Blair as Miller
- Amber McNutt as Doak
Production and release
Washington was first informed of the project by actor Robert Davi;[2] with Washington becoming enthralled by Bass Reeves after having a conversation with a woman who had been attempting to produce the project. Washington offered to direct the work, after production almost ceased due to internal disputes surrounding the film.[3]
In September 2020, Deadline reported that Washington was directing Corsicana, a film based on the life of Bass Reeves, with filming currently underway.[4] The film features the city Corsicana, Texas, with screenwriter Robert Johnson noting that he wanted "to bring something to the city of Corsicana, a city I love...Bass Reeves never set foot in Corsicana and that's why it's historical fiction but I did want to pay homage to Corsicana.[5]
The film received a limited theatrical release in August 2022, in Texas.[5] Washington promoted the film's release in Chicago, hosting screenings, meet and greet, and Q&A events.[6]
In May 2023, 101 Films International picked up international distribution rights to the film.[7]
Reception
On review aggregator Rotten Tomatoes, the film has received just two reviews, both of which are positive.[1]
Awards and nominations
| Year | Award | Category | Result |
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| 2023 | Best Film | C&I Movie Awards | Nominated[8] |
