Will this film be coming to movie theaters in Ireland anytime? It looks beautiful.

I would also love to know if it’s coming to Ireland.

What about Detroit…Please don’t leave us out. I’m so looking forward to seeing this movie.

How can we get Beasts to Come to our cities (Lake Charles,La in particular)? Would it help to call / or contact local theaters? Or contact distributor? Who decides where it will play?

I can’t wait to see it!

Looking for it in the Tampa Bay Area, FL.

Saw the film tonight: it is brilliant!
Friends in Austria are interested; expanding in Europe any time soon?

Thanks,
RAA

The Arts Council of Marion County, SC would love to host a screening of Beasts.

I will love to know when it’s coming to Richmond,VA. This is what I miss about living in New York City. These fabulous films are often released there right away and eventually trickle down to Virginia. Hope it’s not a long wait!

I waiting to see this movie in Raleigh or Richmond.

When will Beasts of the Southern Wild be coming to Reno, Nevada?
I keep checking every day and I would love to see it.

Have been hearing about this film for a while now. When will this be playing in Las Vegas, Nevada?

Don’t see this movie showing anywhere near Florida–hope it comes here soon! I’d drive hundreds of miles to see this.

Why isn’t this movie coming to the 7th largest city in the United States, San Antonio, Texas????

As an Earlham grad reading my alum magazine, I’m interested! Any chance it will come to Green Bay, or when does it go out on either DVD or online?

When my wife and I left the theater Saturday we were both so moved that we couldn’t speak a word for fear of bursting into tears. This may be the most HUMAN film I have ever seen. I can’t recommend it enough. Big thanks to Lefont Theater in Sandy Springs, GA for showing this film. To all who are waiting to see it – hang on, it’s worth it!

I have not seen the movie but can hardly wait. Hushpuppy captured my heart the moment I saw the commercial for the first time. It put me in tears and I don’t even know why but knew it was going to be a great movie. I watch the trailor on computer. I went straight to the theater and ask when it would be here in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. I can’t wait to be a beast too! Please come soon. Michelle

PLEASE bring to Slidell, Louisiana!!!!!!

A remarkable debut by lil Miss Wallis.
I paid to see this movie 2x! Lyrical magical realism.

We’re really really really hoping the film will make it to Eugene, Oregon!

Going to see Beasts tomorrow!!!! So excited I can hardly wait!! I will be back to give you my full report!

I saw The Beast of the Southern Wild on opening dat inn Philadelphia. It reminds me of “Daughters of the Dust,” “The Secret History of Giants,” and “Where the Wild Things Are”. I can’t wait to buy it on DVD. The cinematography is superb and the characters are remarkable.

Don’t forget to mention that it is playing in San Luis Obispo, CA! Such a strong independent theater, The Palm, is currently playing it!!

I really want to see this movie, but I don’t know when it’s coming to Montgomery, AL. I gotta see this young ladies performance, I’ve read numerous comments about how excellent she is. It’s a must see!!!

Ashland or Medford Oregon! Please!! I’ve been dying to see this since I heard about it after Sundance! ( :

I have been advocating seeing this movie far and wide. To give folks an example why, please read and view below. Start by viewing the Leno interview with the actress who starred in the film.

One of the corporate reform efforts in education – Common Core Standards – is to replace fiction narrative with more non-fiction text. Many of those of us who teach literature find this appalling. Can a non-fiction article on poverty in the La. Bayou teach more lessons or generate more rich discussion than this wonderful film? As a teacher, I say hell to the no! Love this movie!!!!

M: She’s very precocious and will probably have a long and fruitful acting career.

Like Leno said – the movie itself is hard to describe. I wouldn’t characterize it as magical though – which was his characterization. the clip he used was somewhat magical – but the film itself portrayed squalor, filth, waste, poverty, alcoholism, lost faith, hopelessness – no desire to be more and to strive to achieve. Valerie said that it depicted those who were left behind but what the film depicted to me and I preface to me, those who didn’t want anything else and didn’t want more – expectations were limited (the father wanted others to want what he wanted to not leave and to stay behind – he felt lost when he thought the others had left – misery loves company – that’s what I saw)- and sorrows were drowned in the bottle. It was interesting but definitely not my cup of tea. But we have to learn to accept one another’s preferences and not be judgmental and to appreciate it for what it is (differences in likes and dislikes) and respect one another’s points of view. I am glad you guys enjoyed it.

I don’t share your opinion. I really couldn’t wait for it to be over – I was done. C – regarding “this being the best movie you have ever seen – I definitely don’t agree with that but like I said, I respect your opinion.

I definitely would not go to see it a second time”. I would however recommend others to see it – just because of the actors and their presence. The plot was weak to me and left a lot to be desired. In my opinion, it could have been shot in 30 minutes vice 1.5 hours. – 30 minutes would have been more than enough for me. That’s why I asked when we were discussing – what was the purpose. I heard what you guys said but to me – it lacked purpose and the plot was weak. I appreciate film art for the sake of art – however, I relish and enjoy a good plot – that was lacking – again, in my opinion.

C: Understandable – that movie is an English teacher’s dream. Some of the archetypal aspects, the use of symbol, the use of magical realism style of narration are all elements that we teach and expect students to identify and interpret. Even the technical elements of voice-over, hand held camera, various angles to depict different thematic nuances make it a rich text for technical analysis as well. It is a movie rich in analysis elements and is the perfect tool for teaching the aforementioned literary/narrative devices.
I also think it is a movie that leaves an impression long after one leaves the theater. It begs for reflection and discussion. My one teacher friend said she hated it because that sort of social dysfunction was too much a part of her childhood/teen-age experience growing up in the hood of Gary, Indiana. She was very disturbed by the “squalor, filth, waste, poverty, alcoholism, lost faith, hopelessness – no desire to be more and to strive to achieve.”
Call me crazy, but I found a beauty in their desire to live by their own standard, very close to nature and with an understanding of nature and basic survival and acceptance of death that is foreign to most of us. What on the surface appeared to be squalor and filth was a closeness to the essence of God’s nature to me. “We is who the earth is for.” I loved that line. I also loved the way it showed the earth – its natural beauty (the full moon sitting between two hills over the water), its natural ugliness (the dead animal with the dead fetuses), the innocent child that listens to animals to hear what they were communicating to her – all beautiful to me and so different from the usual movie fare – beautiful made-up women, handsome men, material objects, sound and light shows, fancy cars, nice homes. Can’t wait to see it again!!!!

V: hmmm… I respect your view M but I can’t help but wonder if it is not a bit narrow in its scope. No, I did not see the move as magical and I definitely did not see the point of the metaphorical beasts–I think I would have picked up that symbolism without the symbol.
For me the movie told the type of story that this elitist society wants to close its eyes too. There are people who live in the “back” or in the “under” who know nothing else. It is not a question of wanting more……If your existence does not include the conveniences that you and I take for granted (television, running water, a “home”, then what is your basis for wanting more? The characters in the story were real to me because I have seen them. I grew up in the south in the country. I am reminded of a family that lived in a three room shack, the mother, the father and all 21 children. They were sharecroppers and I do not recall that any of them (no I do recall one) made it out of school. Dreaming is something that we do when a light is shone in our heart that allows us to peak out of the darkness. Elitism is what causes us to snub our nose at those who may have not enjoyed the luxury of the dream. Compassion is what enables us to understand that others may not have been so fortunate and Blessed.
The history that I’ve read on the bayou area makes it clear to me that under-civilizations actually do exist. Yes, right here in the great U S of A. I suppose I am curious as to what actually constitutes a better life. I mean I have modern conveniences as I am sure you do, but it is the life that we are accustomed to. As to whether that makes the life better—I say we all play the hand that we are dealt. Just as you probably go kicking and screaming to be jerked away from the life you know, how do you question those who went kicking and screaming from the life they knew.
It was not a pretty movie (I personally prefer comedy). The ugly realities of our society are often hard to take. But I am glad that I saw the movie, if for no other reason than the reminder I’ve had over the past couple of days of the disenfranchised and those who need my love and understanding and certainly not my disgust.

M: First off, it has nothing to do with elitism or disgust – it is what it is. I grew up in the south right here in DC, fortunately we did have a roof over our heads but very little but family love and the love of God and the desire for the furtherance of one’s education and faith which has been the savings grace for us as a race and as a people. The movie exemplified – beastly behavior – of a relating -to a beast – acting like a beast – and “no” I don’t condone that kind of behavior – no matter what your circumstances.

I respected the living close to nature and being able to relate to God’s creatures/creation – what I did not and cannot identify with is the acceptance of drowning one’s sorrow in the bottom of the bottle. Alcoholism ran rampant throughout the depiction – to the point where the father offered the 6 year old a drink with him. There was no redeeming value for me in the wallowing in the filth, squalor, dirt and rather inhumane conditions – shooting his gun at the rain – animalistic behavior.

During the interview with the child actor – Leno asked what was the hardest part for her and she said “the dirt” and he asked her to elaborate. You can color it anyway you want and I said we must learn to not be judgemental and color everyone from our own perspective. You saw beauty, etc. in the movie and saw redeeming value – I did not – we must learn to respect each other’s opinion and what each of us garnered from the movie and not try to say – one is elitist because they had a hard time identifying with a father and community who indulged in their carnal pleasures and in my opinion where not in harmony with their universe.

HARMONY -

I am one with the harmonizing love of God
When I think of the word harmony, I think of God, for all harmony is of God. It’s found in the ebb and flow of the ocean, a gentle breeze blowing through the trees, the rhythmic beating of my heart. The harmony of God is seen in the movement of a ballet dancer, the colors of a rainbow, the vast expanse of stars in the sky.

If I feel situations in my life are less than harmonious, I remember the harmony of God is “through all and in all”. I think beyond any situation I am concerned about and remember the harmony of God is at work in everything I see, everything I do, and everything I experience. I relax in an awareness of divine love and feel harmony envelop me and fill my world with space.

Only one God and father of all, who is above all and through all and in all.

That was what was lacking for me – HARMONY – it was an animalistic existence that I cannot and will not accept or excuse.

(When the man tried to show the girl the correct way to open a crab – the father grabbed it from her and ripped it apart – and started exclaiming “beast – beast” – and wanted her to exclaim the same adage – what was he teaching her and what was she learning in turn. When she set her house on fire – the whole thing to me was not in sync with earth’s bountiful blessings” and no way you color it for me – I don’t see it.

BLESSED EARTH

I am in awe of Earth’s bountiful blessings –
God’s loving Spirit permeates every atom of creation. Today I open my eyes and ears to behold the boundless variety and beauty of nature; a snowflake, a grain of sand, a glacier, a fawn, a fish, a colorful chameleon, the loud clap of thunder, the rhythmic lap of a wave against the shore, the inspiring sight of an eagle in flight.

From the tiniest seed of potential to a tall stand of trees stretching up to the heavens, our blessed earth reveals the infinite expression of the Spirit. Today I breathe the blessing of the wondrous planet. A deep appreciation of all life surges from within as I consider that God is within me and God is everywhere present. The love and life of God are abundantly on display, and I am grateful.

Then he prayed again, and the heaven gave rain and the earth yielded the harvest.

I had different expectations – I expected to see one in sync with their universe no matter the hardship and obstacles. An example to live by. I saw no redeeming value in the movie – my opinion.

C: Hope when my students see the film it elicits this sort of rich discussion. I am going to use it in tandem with Native American mythology. It is perfect to support their understanding of the hero’s journey (Hushpuppy is our heroine who goes on the archetypal journey outside of her realm of familiarity only to return with a knowledge and growth not known prior).
Also as a second point, the indigenous Iroquois folk teach in a creation myth that shows two twins sent to the earth, one seemingly the good twin and one seemingly the bad twin; however, there is no separation of good and bad – both co-exist in one realm that is perfectly natural and cyclical. I think often Christianity moves us away from that reality with a harsh value judgment. This film moves us toward that reality via wonderful artistic expression. My initial response was to judge the adults. As I was swept up into the movie’s essence, I accepted the reality of their ability to take it as it comes and keep it moving, even accepted the liquor that was so much a part of their existence. As Hushpuppy said, “We is who the earth is for,” be we cooperative, celebratory, inventive, poor, dirty, drunk ,angry enough to set our home on fire, disrespectful enough to “break the universe”, and respectful enough to try to “fix it”. It is all the “we” and the” beast” is a natural part of the essence, no matter how much we try to suppress it. So often the focus in this era of existence is the ” I.”
One of the corporate reform efforts in education’s Common Core Standards is to replace fiction narrative with more non-fiction text. Many of those of us who teach literature find this appalling. Can a non-fiction article on poverty in the La. Bayou teach more lessons or generate more rich discussion than this wonderful film? As a teacher, I say hell to the no! Love this movie!!!!

Your link for Guelph is not the right theatre. It is for the Princess Cinema in Waterloo. In Guelph your movie is playing at the Bookshelf Cinemas. This is probably the only area of about 300,000 people showing your film in 2 theatres, but it is in fact 2 different theatres.

Coming soon to more Canadian cities including Charlottetown, St. Catharines, Collingwood, Ajax and many more to be added shortly! http://tiff.net/filmcircuit/scheduledomestic/filmdescription?filmid=1935&scheduleId=16902

I saw ‘The Beast” in an avant première in Atlanta,and I’ve loved it.I hope it comes to Brazil,where my cinema loving friends are anxious to check it out.

What about Brazil? When is it comming here?

It needs to come back to the Miami/Ft. Lauderdale area.

How come it is not coming to Boston? So many far away small tiny suburbs of MA are listed, but not the place where all the people live. Please showin Boston!!!!

It doesn’t seem to be playing in Virginia Beach. Thats surprising considering that this ciy is the largest in the state (by population). Is that going to change?

I’m watching the special on Oprah! I hope the movie comes to South Florida (Miami)! I’ll definetly host a party and get all my friends and family to go see the movie!

Heartwarming movies are needed! I’m excited! Thanks

OMG I saw this on Oprah’s Super Soul Sunday…
Why is it not in Miami or Fort Lauderdale? The Gateway cinemas in Fort Lauderdale or the Miami Beach Cinematheque are both great art houses and should have this film!!!

Thanks.

how about INDIA??? we want to watch it here too!

Here’s to hoping Beasts can make it to Eugene, OR!

please come to West Palm Beach FL!!!

Please bring Beast to San Luis Obispo, Ca

EUGENE OREGON!!! Please bring it here.

I think it’s so ridiculous that the producer capitalizes on our state but won’t show it in our state! How sad…I have been waiting for mo ths, only to hear my friend in Australia say he just saw it.

Bring this movie to bayou country!! La, Ms, Al, and Fl

It is on my netflix queue but when will it release??

will it be showing in a theater in Mass? in January??