Corsicana is a 2022 American Western film, featuring Isaiah Washington in his directorial debut. The film was co-written by Washington and Robert Johnson, and stars Washington alongside Noel Gugliemi, Lew Temple, and Stacey Dash. Washington portrays Bass Reeves, a former slave who went on to become the first noted black deputy U.S. Marshal, as he tracks an outlaw gang to Corsicana, Texas.

Corsicana
Directed byIsaiah Washington
Written by
  • Robert Johnson
  • Isaiah Washington
Starring
Distributed byRose Dove Entertainment
Release date
  • August 26, 2022 (2022-08-26)
Running time
102 minutes
CountryUnited States
LanguageEnglish

Synopsis

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"Deputy U.S. Marshal Bass Reeves reunites with his former partner turned fugitive Sam Tanner. They find themselves in a race against time as they track Jack Donner and his vicious gang of outlaws to the oil-rich town of Corsicana."[1]

Cast

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Production and release

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Washington was first informed of the project by actor Robert Davi;[2] with Washington becoming enthralled by Bass Reeves after having a conversation with a woman who had been attempting to produce the project. Washington offered to direct the work, after production almost ceased due to internal disputes surrounding the film.[3]

In September 2020, Deadline reported that Washington was directing Corsicana, a film based on the life of Bass Reeves, with filming currently underway.[4] The film features the city Corsicana, Texas, with screenwriter Robert Johnson noting that he wanted "to bring something to the city of Corsicana, a city I love...Bass Reeves never set foot in Corsicana and that's why it's historical fiction but I did want to pay homage to Corsicana.[5]

The film received a limited theatrical release in August 2022, in Texas.[5] Washington promoted the film's release in Chicago, hosting screenings, meet and greet, and Q&A events.[6]

In May 2023, 101 Films International picked up international distribution rights to the film.[7]

Reception

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On review aggregator Rotten Tomatoes, the film has received just two reviews, both of which are positive.[1]

Awards and nominations

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Year Award Category Result
2023 Best Film C&I Movie Awards Nominated[8]

Sources

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  1. ^ a b "Corsicana". Rotten Tomatoes. Retrieved March 6, 2023.
  2. ^ Lindsey, Craig (August 24, 2022). "Houston-born actor Isaiah Washington returns to Texas for 'Corsicana'". Houston Chronicle.
  3. ^ Romain, Shanel (December 20, 2022). "Isaiah Washington talks new film on the West Side". Austin Weekly News.
  4. ^ N'Duka, Amanda (September 25, 2020). "Isaiah Washington To Mark Feature Directorial Debut With 'Corsicana' Western". Deadline Hollywood.
  5. ^ a b Ferguson, Deborah (August 26, 2022). "Corsicana Gets Top Billing in New Movie About A Trailblazing Lawman". NBCDFW.
  6. ^ Rockett, Darcel (December 15, 2022). "Isaiah Washington brings us Bass Reeves in 'Corsicana,' a film about the first Black deputy U.S. marshal west of the Mississippi". Chicago Tribune.
  7. ^ Dalton, Ben (May 21, 2023). "101 Films International adds Isaiah Washington's 'Corsicana' to Cannes market slate (exclusive)". Screen Daily.
  8. ^ Leydon, Joe (February 17, 2023). "Elvis Crowned Best Picture for Sixth Annual C&I Movie Awards". Cowboys & Indians.
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