The Car Wash

"A timely story about the disconnect between the aging, baby boomer generation and the younger, tech savvy generation." - Filmmakers Julie King & Jessica King 

"Absolutely wonderful! Terrific lighting, shot composition, pacing." - Director/Editor Richmond Riedel

 

Full Film

 

About the Film

An elderly woman (Edith Ivey, The Curious Case of Benjamin Button), visits the local car wash and lube to connect with the world closing in around her.

 

Screenings and Awards

  • EGOFEST Short Film Festival - Preview Screening: February 20, 2010
  • Garden State Film Festival - World Premiere: March 27, 2010
  • Statesboro Film Festival - Official Selection: April 15, 2010
  • National Film Festival for Talented Youth - Audience Choice Winner: May 2, 2010
  • Rome International Film Festival - Official Selection: September 11, 2010
  • Melbourne Independent Filmmakers Festival - Best Drama: November 13, 2010
  • Macon Film Festival - Official Selection: February 19, 2011

 

Media

FloridaToday.com Awards wrap up Melbourne film fest
The 11th Hour [PDF] An interview with film star Edith Ivey, on location
King and Keck Blog The Car Wash at EgoFest 2010: Review
Rome News-Tribune Rome International Film Festival profile
A Nothing Blog Bamboozled 14 (or, the Georgia Block)

 

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