The Historian is a 2014 drama film written, directed, produced by Miles Doleac.[1] The film also stars Doleac along with William Sadler, Colin Cunningham, Jillian Taylor, Glynnis O'Connor, Leticia Jimenez and John Cullum.[2]
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| Directed by | Miles Doleac |
| Written by | Miles Doleac |
| Produced by | Miles Doleac Mackenzie Westmoreland Ryan H. Jackson |
| Starring | |
| Cinematography | Ben Powell |
| Edited by | D.J. Sing |
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Production company | |
| Distributed by | Devolver Digital Films |
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Running time | 124 minutes |
| Country | United States |
| Language | English |
Plot
editThe film follows history professor Dr. Ben Rhodes who has confrontational relationship with his new boss Dr. Valerian Hadley played by William Sadler. Hadley is also the faculty adviser for Anna Densmore played by Jillian Taylor and who develops a problematic sexual relationship with Rhodes. However, Rhodes also has a supposedly non-romantic sexual relationship with Stacey Castillo played by Leticia Jimenez.[2][3] All the relationships come to a dramatic confrontation in the end which includes a sexual assault which Cynthia Kirkeby of the Point Of View Reviews describes as likely to "polarize many discussions around the script."[4]
Reception
editThe Historian was the first feature-length movie from Historia Films.[5] It first premiered May 20 New York City's SoHo International Film Festival.[6] It was also featured in the Los Angeles's Dances With Films 17.[7] On July 11, it opened the Long Island International Film Expo in Bellmore, New York. On October 20, it was featured at the Gulfport Sun and Sand Film Festival. Also in Mississippi, it was shown locally at theaters in Hattiesburg and D'Iberville starting on November 7.[8]
The Historian has garnered mixed receptions from the few critics that have reviewed.[9][10] Ben Kenigsberg of The New York Times stated, "Despite low production values, The Historian... sustains curiosity over what.. is a long running time."[2] While Serena Donadoni of The Village Voice derides Doleac as "a filmmaker [who] can't reconcile all his story lines."[1]
Cast
edit- William Sadler as Dr. Valerian Hadley
- Miles Doleac as Dr. Ben Rhodes
- Colin Cunningham as Chris Fletcher
- Jillian Taylor as Anna Densmore
- Glynnis O'Connor as Dean Jan Messer
- Leticia Jimenez as Stacey Castillo
- John Cullum as Brigston Hadley
References
edit- ^ a b Donadoni, Serena (2014-11-26). "The Historian Lays Bare the Cost of Academic Life". Village Voice. Archived from the original on 2017-02-05. Retrieved 2017-02-05.
- ^ a b c Kenigsberg, Ben (2014-11-27). "'The Historian' Stars Miles Doleac in a Higher-Ed Drama". The New York Times. ISSN 0362-4331. Archived from the original on 2017-02-05. Retrieved 2017-02-05.
- ^ Doleac, Miles (2014-11-07), The Historian, retrieved 2017-02-25
- ^ Kirkeby, Cynthia (2014-11-07). "The Historian". Point Of View Reviews. Archived from the original on 2015-02-20. Retrieved 2017-02-05.
- ^ Cruz, Yolanda (2015-06-12). "'The Hollow' begins filming in Hub City". Hattiesburg American. Retrieved 2017-02-05.
- ^ "Movies made in Miss. making rounds". Hattiesburg American. Retrieved 2017-02-04.
- ^ Kilday, Gregg. "Dances With Films Unveils Festival Lineup". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved 2017-02-04.
- ^ "Doleac dedicates talents to film industry, Mississippi". Hattiesburg American. 2014-10-27. Retrieved 2017-02-04.
- ^ Other reviews of The Historian:
- "'The Historian': Film Review". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved 2017-02-04.
- Goldstein, Gary (2017-02-05). "Perfunctory 'The Historian' has a lot to learn". Los Angeles Times. Retrieved 2017-02-05.
- Wilcox, Todd (2014-06-06). "DWF 2014: 'The Historian' Review". Film Pulse. Retrieved 2017-02-05.
- ^ The Historian at Rotten Tomatoes