Frozen River 2008
“Desperation Knows No Borders”
What is Frozen River?
Frozen River is a 2008 crime drama focusing on Ray Eddy, a working-class mother deserted by her husband, and Lila, a widowed Mohawk. The two form a partnership to smuggle immigrants from Canada into the United States across the St.
- Type
- Film
- Year
- 2008
- Status
- Released
- Runtime
- 97 minutes
- Release date
- Mar 26, 2008
- Studios
- Harwood Hunt Productions, Cohen Media Group
- Genres
- Drama, Crime
- Updated
At a glance
- Rating
- ★ TMDB users: 6.6/10
- Episode runtime
- ~97 minutes
- Status
- Released
- Networks
- Harwood Hunt Productions, Cohen Media Group
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Overview
Frozen River is a 2008 crime drama focusing on Ray Eddy, a working-class mother deserted by her husband, and Lila, a widowed Mohawk. The two form a partnership to smuggle immigrants from Canada into the United States across the St. Lawrence to secure money for housing.
The film is culturally significant for its critical recognition, earning a Bronze Horse at the 2008 Stockholm International Film Festival and two Academy Award nominations. It was produced over 24 days in extremely cold conditions in northern New York.
Should you watch it?
“A desperate mother partners with a Mohawk woman to smuggle immigrants across the St. Lawrence.”
- Academy Award nomination for Best Actress
- Academy Award nomination for Best Original Screenplay
- Authentic production filmed in extremely cold conditions in northern New York
- The plot centers on illegal immigrant smuggling which may be distressing to some viewers
Watch it if you appreciate dramas about financial desperation and unlikely alliances.
This is a crime drama with a runtime of 1 hour and 37 minutes.
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Is Frozen River worth watching?
The film received critical acclaim, including nominations for Best Actress and Best Original Screenplay at the 81st Academy Awards.
How long is the movie?
The film has a runtime of 1 hour and 37 minutes.
Where was the film shot?
It was filmed in the northern part of New York state.
What is the plot of the movie?
A financially strapped mother and a Mohawk woman collaborate to smuggle illegal immigrants across the border.
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