"40 Acres" had its world premiere at the 2024 Toronto International Film Festival, where it received positive reviews for Danielle Deadwyler's performance, the tension and action created by R.T. Thorne, and the supporting performances by the rest of the cast, including Michael Greyeyes. The film follows a family of African American descendants who settled in rural Canada in 1875, after the American Civil War, and are now fighting for their survival amid a post-apocalyptic world two hundred years later. Thorne and Deadwyler were both kind enough to speak with us about their work and experience making the film, which you can listen to below. Please be sure to check out the film, which is scheduled to be released in theaters by Magnolia Pictures on July 2nd, 2025. Thank you, and enjoy!

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Interview With "40 Acres" Star Danielle Deadwyler & Filmmaker R. T. Thorne

Lynn & Carl first speak with Paul Hibbard from Hysteria Fest beginning July 10th. They then talk with director Carl Overly, Jr. & actor Joe Hanrahan from The Midnight Company's production of Pride and Joy also beginning July 10th. Plus they discuss new releases: Jurassic World: Rebirth & 40 Acres.

July 3rd, 2025 ft. Hysteria Fest's Paul Hibbard & Midnight Company's Carl Overly, Jr. & Joe Hanrahan

Lynn Venhaus is a veteran journalist, specializing in features, entertainment writing and local news. Reviews movies for KTRS Radio, Webster-Kirkwood Times, www.PopLifeSTL.com and podcast, formerly known as Reel Times Trio, now PopLifeSTL.com Presents.
Carl "The Intern" Middleman has 30 years in the radio business in St. Louis, now working for Audacy (stations KMOX, KFTK, Y98, KEZK, WFUN and WHHL). He reviews film with Max Foizey on "Max on Movies" at KTRS and for this podcast.

A podcast by NextBestPicture.com that reviews the latest film releases and discusses various topics within the world of film and the awards race.

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