The Journey of August King

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This passionate, uplifting celebration of the human spirit received outstanding acclaim from critics coast-to-coast! Jason Patric (SPEED 2: CRUISE CONTROL, SLEEPERS) is August King, a young man whose life is changed forever when he risks everything to help a beautiful woman (Thandie Newton -- THE TRUTH ABOUT CHARLIE, MISSION: IMPOSSIBLE II) on a courageous -- and very dangerous -- search for a new life. Desperate yet determined, the two set out on a harrowing journey toward freedom ... and find in each other the strength to overcome incredible odds! Also featuring Sam Waterson (LAW AND ORDER) and Larry Drake (L.A. LAW), THE JOURNEY OF THE AUGUST KING is inspiring entertainment you don't want to miss!

Customer Reviews:

The Journey of August King.......2007-03-29

Have bought at least a dozen dvds of this movies to share. A wonderful story about growth and goodness. An excellent movie for teenagers too. It may not have won any Oscars but this is a movie you won't regret purchasing.

Super Powerful Film.......2004-12-03

This is one of the most powerful movies I have ever seen. I would give it a 10 out of 10. Incredible. It is an uplifting film about the potential of the human spirit. This film teaches what will really heal the wounded hearts of our nations prejudice against one another, which is having love towards one another. A very moving and inspiring movie.

Less than 1 star.......2003-11-22

This movie is VERY BAD, INDEED!
Is totally predictable and disgusting!
Sorry for her because she is a good actress.

move over Halle Berry.......2003-02-07

after recently seeing "The Truth About Charlie", I was captivated by a great actress-Thandie Newton. Iwent online to find more of her films and after reading reviews purchased this film. I watched it 5 times the first week. what a phenomenal film about humanity and redemption. jason patric is out standing as a farmer driven by his conscience to help a runaway slave girl. larry drake is so real as the evil slave master, but it's thandie newton who steals the movie becoming so believable as the desperate slave girl. she's an incredible actress, far superior to any out there. i've never seen such chemistry between inter-racial couples in film as mr. patric and miss newton. the reviewerwriting this is of white descent and consider myself very impartial.giving credit to great actresses such as hepburn,fonda,streep,hayward etc. i've never seen an actress get more into character than Thandie Newton.Move over Halle Berry and every actress in film, Thandie Newton holds her own and is a true talent. see her in "Flirting"' "Truth About Charly", "M.I.-2" and see a great talent who is much under-rated.

A powerful movie.......2001-08-28

The Journey of August King is one of the best movies I've ever seen in my life. August King finally has the deed to his land and home and while he is traveling back to his home he comes across a runaway slave. The goodness in August allows him to help her. He sacrifices everything for this slave and he never asked for anything in return. The scenery in the movie is overwhelming. It's beauty is at times undescribable. There's not much dialogue in this movie but when you reach the end you're like wow, that was a great movie. I've watched this movie many times and I am still awed by it. If your looking for a truly heartwarming story this is the one. I highly recommend this movie.

Average customer rating:

The Journey of August King
Super Powerful Film
Less than 1 star
move over Halle Berry
A powerful movie

The Journey of August King [Region 2]
Starring: Jason Patric , Thandie Newton , Larry Drake , Sam Waterston , and Sarah-Jane Wylde
Director: John Duigan
ProductGroup: DVD
Binding: DVD

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