The Royal Road
"A cinematic essay in defense of remembering."
Originally released in 2015. The Royal Road is a documentary film. directed by Jenni Olson. At just 65 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring Tony Kushner and Jenni Olson
Synopsis
A fascinating and unlikely reinvention story, The Royal Road simultaneously explores cinematic spiritual channeling, the conquest and colonization of Mexico and the American Southwest, fading historical Californian urban landscapes, and the passions found in butch identity to achieve an achingly beautiful and poetic defense of remembering. Probing roads from El Camino Real, to the Boulevard of Broken Dreams, to the road right outside the front door, Olson crafts a deeply intelligent and transcending observation of the human condition that reaches for redemption in the embrace of history, nostalgia, mindfulness, and sheer beauty. If you give yourself over to it, it will crack you wide open.
Quick Facts
Release Date
March 22, 2015
10 years ago
Runtime
1h 5m
65 minutes total
User Rating
4.9/10
Mixed (8 votes)
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Director
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Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Production Companies
- Jenni Olson Productions
Frequently Asked Questions
What is The Royal Road about?
A fascinating and unlikely reinvention story, The Royal Road simultaneously explores cinematic spiritual channeling, the conquest and colonization of Mexico and the American Southwest, fading histo...
Who directed The Royal Road?
The Royal Road was directed by Jenni Olson.
How long is The Royal Road?
The Royal Road has a runtime of 1 hours and 5 minutes (65 minutes total).
When was The Royal Road released?
The Royal Road was released on March 22, 2015 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in The Royal Road?
The main cast of The Royal Road includes Tony Kushner, Jenni Olson.