John John in the Sky

John John in the Sky[1] (also titled I'll Wave Back)[2] is a 2001 American-Japanese drama film written by Jefferson Davis and Kari Skogland, directed by Davis and starring Matt Letscher and Christian Craft.

John John in the Sky
Directed byJefferson Davis
Written byJefferson Davis
Kari Skogland
Produced byWakako Miyakuni
StarringMatt Letscher
Christian Craft
CinematographyJoel Daavid
Edited byBrian Ufberg
Music byChristopher Ward
Release date
  • June 17, 2001 (2001-06-17) (Method Fest)
Running time
103 minutes
CountriesUnited States
Japan
LanguageEnglish

Cast

Release

The film was shown at the Method Fest Independent Film Festival on June 17, 2001.[1]

Reception

Dave Lukens of The Dove Foundation gave the film a positive review and wrote, "Overall, this is a great film."[3]

Robert Koehler of Variety gave the film a negative review and wrote, "If only the storytelling in helmer Jefferson Davis’ and co-writer Kari Skogland’s script of John John in the Sky had half the aching beauty and resonance of lenser Joel Daavid’s color-saturated images of a bygone rural South, this family drama would be a bracing experience. As it is, tale of a man recalling his coming of age plays like a false piece of dress-up Americana, its humanistic aims undermined every step of the way. Despite presence of country star Randy Travis, this slice of Dixie will fade quickly after modest fest exposure."[1]

TV Guide gave the film a mixed review: "Although this convoluted father-son drama doesn’t always gel, it contains many affecting moments."[2]

References
  1. Koehler, Robert (July 16, 2001). "John John in the Sky". Variety. Retrieved June 30, 2023.
  2. "I'll Wave Back Reviews". TV Guide. Retrieved June 30, 2023.
  3. Lukens, Dave. "John John in the Sky". The Dove Foundation. Retrieved June 30, 2023.
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