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A Dreamer's Search

2023-12-31 · 29 min · Not rated

Adventure · Drama · History

In 1918, Rockwell Kent leaves New York City with his eight-year-old son and travels to the rugged wilderness of Alaska in search of inspiration. Kent settles on a remote island, isolated and free to do his work. He befriends an old prospector whose stories energize his pursuit. As he struggles with internal turmoil, his son’s innocence and willingness to face failure inspire Kent to dig deep inside himself and begin again. Father and son’s connection blossoms as they embrace the wilderness experience together. Surrounded by the quiet magnificence of Fox Island, Kent creates the drawings and paintings that will catapult his career to national success and turn his dream into reality.

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Directors
Eric Downs
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Downstream Films
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Steven B HillLars Olson
Iver MitchellRockie Kent
Bradford James JacksonRockwell Kent

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