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MPAA Rating: R Content Advisory: Violence, Nudity, Strong Sexual Content, Rape & Sexual Abuse, Not For Children, Profanity Movie Release: 2004 DVD Release: 04/12/2005 Format: DVD - Enhanced Wide Screen Letterbox for 16x9 TV - Closed Captioned Audio Tracks: English Subtitles: English SwapaDVD Credits: 1 Number of Discs: 1 Run Time: 1 hrs 27 mins Studio: Columbia TriStar Total Copies: 12 Genres: Drama, Psychological Drama

Writer/director Nicole Kassell makes her feature film debut with the drama The Woodsman. Co-written by Steven Fechter, the original script won first place at the Slamdance Screenplay Competition in 2001. Kevin Bacon plays Walter, a child molester who gets out of prison after serving a 12-year sentence. He returns to his old town and tries to start over by working at a woodyard. Fortunately, his brother-in-law (Benjamin Bratt) helps him get a place to live. He even strikes up a relationship with local gal Vickie (Bacon's real-life wife, Kyra Sedgwick). However, Walter still struggles with his past and the suspicions of co-worker Mary-Kay (Eve) and Detective Lucas (Mos Def). The Woodsman premiered at the Sundance Film Festival in 2004 as part of the dramatic competition. ~ Andrea LeVasseur, All Movie Guide

Kevin Bacon - Walter
Kyra Sedgwick - Vickie
Eve - Mary-Kay
Mos Def - Det. Lucas
David Alan Grier - Bob
Benjamin Bratt - Carlos

The Woodsman, Nicole Kassell's drama about a child molester attempting to overcome his past, debuts on DVD with a widescreen anamorphic transfer that preserves the original theatrical aspect ratio of 1.85:1. English soundtracks are rendered in Dolby Digital 5.1 and DTS Stereo. Supplemental materials includes a commentary from first-time director Kassell, deleted scenes, and a featurette about the difficulty of bringing the film to fruition. ~ Perry Seibert, All Movie Guide