Amidst the Depression, Tom Lawson, a political star, returns home seeking help from his brother Dan, the bank manager, to get him out of financial trouble, the result of an underage girl's pregnancy that will lead to his political demise,
Written and Directed by James Reckseidler
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WINNER FOR BEST DIRECTOR
ALBERTA MOTION PICTURE AWARDS
WINNER AUDIENCE CHOICE AWARD
CENTRAL ALBERTA FILM FESTIVAL
WINNER BEST LIVE ACTION
BERLIN FILM AWARDS
THE TIES THAT BIND OPENS THE OKOTOKS FILM FESTIVAL TO A SELL OUT!
NOMINATED FOR 4 ALBERTA MOTION PICTURE AWARDS
INCLUDING RYAN NORTHCOTT NOMINATED FOR BEST PERFORMANCE
“The Ties That Bind” is a FILM TRIUMPH”
“The Ties That Bind SELLS OUT the CALGARY INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL”
A sell out audience was taken on a wild ride of twist and turns as ‘The Ties That Bind’ made its Alberta premiere screening on September 27, 2023. The audience gave it a standing ovation at the end of the screening.
“We’re absolutely thrilled to have had a such a magnificent crowd join us for its Alberta premiere,” say Producers Reckseidler and Goundry. “The room was magnetic in its energy. Absolutely buzzing. We’re thrilled that a film can still produce that level of excitement.”
“I’ve never seen anything like it at a film festival in ever. The film was captivating and the energy in the theatre was like nothing I’ve ever experienced.” added Nicole Goehring MLA Edmonton-Castledowns.
