Corsicana (film)

Corsicana is a 2022 American Western film, featuring Isaiah Washington in his directorial debut. The film was co-written by Washington and Robert Johnson, and stars Washington alongside Noel Gugliemi, Lew Temple, and Stacey Dash. Washington portrays Bass Reeves, a former slave who went on to become the first noted black deputy U.S. Marshal, as he tracks an outlaw gang to Corsicana, Texas.

Corsicana
Directed byIsaiah Washington
Written by
  • Robert Johnson
  • Isaiah Washington
Starring
Running time
102 minutes
CountryUnited States
LanguageEnglish

Synopsis

"Deputy U.S. Marshal Bass Reeves reunites with his former partner turned fugitive Sam Tanner. They find themselves in a race against time as they track Jack Donner and his vicious gang of outlaws to the oil-rich town of Corsicana."[1]

Cast

Production and release

Washington was first informed of the project by actor Robert Davi;[2] with Washington becoming enthralled by Bass Reeves after having a conversation with a woman who had been attempting to produce the project. Washington offered to direct the work, after production almost ceased due to internal disputes surrounding the film.[3]

In September 2020, Deadline reported that Washington was directing Corsicana, a film based on the life of Bass Reeves, with filming currently underway.[4] The film features the city Corsicana, Texas, with screenwriter Robert Johnson noting that he wanted "to bring something to the city of Corsicana, a city I love...Bass Reeves never set foot in Corsicana and that's why it's historical fiction but I did want to pay homage to Corsicana.[5]

The film received a limited theatrical release in August 2022, in Texas.[5] Washington promoted the film's release in Chicago, hosting screenings, meet and greet, and Q&A events.[6]

In May 2023, 101 Films International picked up international distribution rights to the film.[7]

Reception

On review aggregator Rotten Tomatoes, the film has received just two reviews, both of which are positive.[1]

Awards and nominations

Year Award Category Result
2023 Best Film C&I Movie Awards Nominated[8]

Sources

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