Extraction, USA

"Extraction USA." The actor direction, cinematography, and performances by the actresses (and actors) were outstanding.

My wife and I loved this movie !

I highly recommend watching this film. The plot is well-crafted, the intrigue and resolution are worthy of the best-known thrillers!

This film will become a landmark in American independent cinema, directed with imagination and efficiency, and it deserves a place in the top festivals around the world.

A film to watch over and over again because it is so entertaining. Don't forget to make some popcorn and let yourself be carried away by its effective plot.

I was invited to see this movie on screen at KAN-KAN an Indianapolis theatre that supports independent filmmakers. The two friends who invited me are well acquainted with its producer and director, Mike Yontz.

I had no idea what we were going to see. As it opened I was quickly drawn into the story of Marni, a struggling single mother in the fictitious small town of extraction, USA whose economy is based on a corrupt oil company.

The film is fast-paced with lots of plot turns and twists, the acting is excellent and the use of the donated and low budget settings is very impressive. Impressive. Indianapolis residents will find themselves surprised to see a lot of Indianapolis footage. The lesbian love story is particularly attractive to some of us. 😉 It's refreshing to see women in strong roles. Even if there is a bit of anti-heroism in their story. Give it a look! As well. Worth watching.

So this story is about a single mom in a town that is blue collar but dominated in that industry and everyone else has to fight for the scraps of the economy, making it a class division and building animosity amongst the community members. Through circumstances and scraping by, like pool hustling and whatever she can do to gain a financial edge, Marni, the protagonist, lean further and further into increasing risky criminal acts that can gain financial freedom. She meets a free spirit independent woman who increases these tendencies in her personal life that leads to even higher riskier capers. Fun film with a surprising ending.

Creating Extraction, USA from the ground up as an independent feature film was one of the toughest tasks any of us ever attempted. Like most indie film crews, we put in some long days and endured all sorts of uncertainty about locations, vehicles, and funding. We kept working because we believed in this story of two women who join together against desperate odds to take control of their lives. On one level the film is about crime and action, but if you look a little deeper, it says some interesting things about income inequality, the environment, and men and women in the workplace. The film is full of terrific performances by a big variety of talented actors.

Watch it if you like action/heist movies, gambling movies, or movies with strong women.

We stumbled upon Extraction, USA and were not disappointed. It's a gritty, low-budget gem with scrappy charm that's hard to resist. Set in the fictional, frack-rattled town of Extraction, the film follows a single mom (Leanne Johnson) and a drifter named Steph (Marlee Carpenter) as they strike up a volatile friendship-and an impulsive criminal partnership. What begins with pool hustling and daydreams of a better life quickly spirals into real stakes.

The chemistry between the two leads anchors the film, while the cinematography elevates it beyond its modest means. Rough around the edges in all the right ways, it's impossible not to root for these underdogs as they stumble through their plans with dark humor, tension, and unexpected twists. An indie film well worth the watch.