Weeks before graduation, a high school senior confronts her abusive mother and wrestles with whether forgiveness is possible.Weeks before graduation, a high school senior confronts her abusive mother and wrestles with whether forgiveness is possible.Weeks before graduation, a high school senior confronts her abusive mother and wrestles with whether forgiveness is possible.
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- 2 wins & 2 nominations total
Dana Roehr
- Student #1
- (as Dana Whitesell)
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From its haunting opening frame to its quietly devastating final moments, Stockton to Table Rock is a visceral, gorgeously rendered portrait of resilience, silence, and survival. The Writer/ Director delivers a story that doesn't shout to be heard-it lingers, aches, and ultimately stays with you.
The cinematography is breathtaking, capturing the raw beauty of Idaho's landscape with a reverent, almost mythic quality. Every frame feels intentional, evoking emotion through shadow, light, and striking composition. It's the kind of visual storytelling that elevates the narrative without ever distracting from it.
The performances are nothing short of stunning. The entire cast delivers deeply human, grounded work that never veers into melodrama. These are lived-in characters, shaped by pain but never defined by it.
What sets Stockton apart, though, is its writing. The dialogue feels both lyrical and true-lean, poetic, and emotionally loaded. There's a restraint to the script that mirrors the characters themselves, refusing easy resolution in favor of honest complexity.
The sound design is impeccable. Coupled with an evocative score that underscores without overwhelming, the film creates a soundscape that breathes, trembles, and aches right alongside its characters.
Stockton to Table Rock is the kind of indie gem we need more of-brave, beautiful, and unafraid to sit with the hard things. A triumph of craft and heart.
The cinematography is breathtaking, capturing the raw beauty of Idaho's landscape with a reverent, almost mythic quality. Every frame feels intentional, evoking emotion through shadow, light, and striking composition. It's the kind of visual storytelling that elevates the narrative without ever distracting from it.
The performances are nothing short of stunning. The entire cast delivers deeply human, grounded work that never veers into melodrama. These are lived-in characters, shaped by pain but never defined by it.
What sets Stockton apart, though, is its writing. The dialogue feels both lyrical and true-lean, poetic, and emotionally loaded. There's a restraint to the script that mirrors the characters themselves, refusing easy resolution in favor of honest complexity.
The sound design is impeccable. Coupled with an evocative score that underscores without overwhelming, the film creates a soundscape that breathes, trembles, and aches right alongside its characters.
Stockton to Table Rock is the kind of indie gem we need more of-brave, beautiful, and unafraid to sit with the hard things. A triumph of craft and heart.
I was genuinely impressed by this film. The performances-especially from the lead and the young girl-were outstanding. Both carried immense emotional weight with remarkable subtlety. The opening scene immediately drew me in; it was compelling and set the tone perfectly. This is a well-crafted drama that doesn't shy away from difficult truths. The production design is striking, the score is excellent, and the storytelling really lands. At times, it's devastating in the best way-powerfully illuminating the layers and blind spots of abuse. Highly recommend to anyone who appreciates indie dramas with strong character development and a resonant plot.
I was lucky enough to watch this movie in theaters and it plays an interesting mix of drama and comedy and it explores gaslighting, abuse and independence. The actresses are phenomenal and carry the movie throughout. Filmed in Boise, Idaho, this film is one of the best films to come out of the state.
The cinematography and editing do so much for the film as it approaches the story in a grounded yet cinematic way. I really enjoyed the use of the score also as it pushed the narrative. The sound is done professionally which you don't usually find in indie films. Ultimately, the highest praise for the writer/director E. Norton as he is the one who holds it all together to deliver this indie master work.
The cinematography and editing do so much for the film as it approaches the story in a grounded yet cinematic way. I really enjoyed the use of the score also as it pushed the narrative. The sound is done professionally which you don't usually find in indie films. Ultimately, the highest praise for the writer/director E. Norton as he is the one who holds it all together to deliver this indie master work.
10v-horn89
Just watch this film! Seriously, I could go on and on about how great the film looks (cinematographer knows what they're doing) and how stellar these performances are (capturing a mother/daughter bond like that, with a supportive but protective teacher, teen friend and S/O drama) but this story just rips a hole through that part of you that wished you got a hug from your parents. Ok, maybe slightly hyperbolic, but this movie is so intensely validating to anyone who felt ignored, minimized, or even gaslit by a parent. Everyone should see this film: parents looking to understand the situations for kids now or build better relationships with their own, adults who never felt seen by the adults around them as kids, or anyone who's felt like they had to struggle just to exist. Just watch this film.
No matter how many times I watch this film, the story touches me each and every sitting.
THIS is what indie filmmaking is all about - starting those uncomfortable conversations and discussing the unhappy endings that we all experience in life, over and over again.
Through a delicate, well-thought out web of true-to-life storytelling, music, humor and pure determination, Stockton to Tablerock paints a picture that many can relate to, but likely few feel equipped to discuss. At least, until now.
Lower Gentry studios is bold in their undertakings of heavier topics that maybe aren't as unique as individuals may chose to believe. This is a beautifully told tale that leaves the viewer just uncomfortable enough to leave with more thoughts to untangle than when they entered into the world of Rory.
THIS is what indie filmmaking is all about - starting those uncomfortable conversations and discussing the unhappy endings that we all experience in life, over and over again.
Through a delicate, well-thought out web of true-to-life storytelling, music, humor and pure determination, Stockton to Tablerock paints a picture that many can relate to, but likely few feel equipped to discuss. At least, until now.
Lower Gentry studios is bold in their undertakings of heavier topics that maybe aren't as unique as individuals may chose to believe. This is a beautifully told tale that leaves the viewer just uncomfortable enough to leave with more thoughts to untangle than when they entered into the world of Rory.
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- TriviaMany of these scenes were taken from Zoe Kelly's memories.
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