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people in film Matt Damon

In PROMISED LAND, Matt Damon plays an everyman figure caught in a web of corporate intrigue and small-town politics. As in some roles before, Damon shows he is a master of making the familiar at once emotional and powerfully complex.

John Krasinski | PROMISED LAND's Founding Father

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In writing and starring in PROMISED LAND, John Krasinski brings together the skills he’s been honing for the last few years – from acting in smart romantic comedies and the TV hit The Office, as well as writing and directing a feature film.

Hal Holbrook | The Wise Man of the PROMISED LAND

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Cast as the thoughtful teacher who calls for reason in PROMISED LAND, Hal Holbrook is on familiar ground. Since playing Mark Twain as a youth, he’s been Hollywood’s go-to actor for a sage, smart figure.

Frances McDormand | An Inspiration and a Colleague

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Frances McDormand has risen to become one of film’s most respected actresses for the depth and humanity she brings to her characters, as well as her seemingly magical ability to transform herself from role to role.

people in film Gus Van Sant

A look at the varied career of Gus Van Sant, the director of PROMISED LAND, from his avant-garde and minimalist roots to his forays into mainstream Hollywood cinema.

Video PROMISED LAND Featurette

The filmmakers of PROMISED LAND take you behind the scenes.

Video PROMISED LAND’s Los Angeles Premiere

Video of PROMISED LAND’s Premiere in Los Angeles.

Inside Our Movies The Powerful Vision of PROMISED LAND

While PROMISED LAND deals with contemporary issues, the dramatic struggle at its heart, explains the cast and crew, is as old and profound as the promise of America itself.

Inside Our Movies Building a Community in PROMISED LAND

Matt Damon and John Krasinski wrote and star in PROMISED LAND, and their supporting cast of remarkable actors, like Frances McDormand, Hal Holbrook, and Rosemarie DeWitt, gives this American story real depth and dimension.

Inside Our Movies Seeing PROMISED LAND

In PROMISED LAND, cinematographer Linus Sandgren and costume designer Juliet Polcsa worked with Gus Van Sant to bring to the screen an America audiences could recognize.

Inside Our Movies Finding PROMISED LAND

While PROMISED LAND is an all American tale, the film was shot in real locations in Western Pennsylvania whose citizens and landscape helped shape the story.

Inside Our Movies Getting to the PROMISED LAND

When John Krasinski told Matt Damon about his idea for a movie several years ago, neither had any idea it was the beginning of a remarkable writing collaboration – and beautiful friendship.

Story

In Promised Land, Matt Damon stars as Steve Butler, a corporate salesman whose journey from farm boy to big-time player takes an unexpected detour when he lands in a small town, where he grapples with a surprising array of both open hearts and closed doors. Gus Van Sant helms the film from an original screenplay written by John Krasinski & Matt Damon, from a story by Dave Eggers.

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News & Press

PROMISED LAND nominated for The Bigger Picture

Posted by Peter Bowen | January 30, 2013

A look at how Matt Damon’s PROMISED LAND opened up discussion & thought for local audiences.

via The Morning Call | Jan 16, 2013

Titus Welliver talks personally about his life and PROMISED LAND’s powerful themes

via Entertainment Weekly | Jan 11, 2013

Gus Van Sant Visits Vanity Fair

Posted by Peter Bowen | January 9, 2013

ABC 7 Surveys PROMISED LAND

Posted by Peter Bowen | December 28, 2012

Matt Damon, John Krasinski & Rosemarie DeWitt in Crave video

Posted by Peter Bowen | December 24, 2012

Rosemarie DeWitt is Sweet on BuzzSugar

Posted by Peter Bowen | December 21, 2012

Read about Matt Damon & John Krasinski's most excellent adventure to get to the PROMISED LAND.

via Los Angeles Times | Dec 18, 2012

The Milk Carton Kids Songs in PROMISED LAND

Posted by Peter Bowen | December 18, 2012

LA Times talks to the PROMISED LAND makers

Posted by Peter Bowen | December 14, 2012

Matt Damon's very funny on The Tonight Show

Posted by Peter Bowen | December 13, 2012

Gus Van Sant shares what he learned working with Matt Damon & John Krasinski on PROMISED LAND.

via AfterElton.com | Dec 12, 2012

Interview attends PROMISED LAND Premiere

Posted by Peter Bowen | December 6, 2012

New York Welcomes PROMISED LAND Premiere

Posted by Peter Bowen | December 5, 2012

Variety’s “Eye on the Oscars” zooms in on Frances McDormand

via Variety | Dec 4, 2012

Van Sant, Damon & Krasinski in Times Talk

Posted by Peter Bowen | November 28, 2012

Six New Images of PROMISED LAND at The Playlist

via Indiewire | Nov 21, 2012

PROMISED LAND Honored at Gotham Awards

Posted by Peter Bowen | November 21, 2012

James Franco Talks to Friend/Director Gus Van Sant

Posted by Peter Bowen | November 21, 2012

Indiewire lists Scott McNairy from PROMISED LAND as one of this fall’s breakout actors

via Indiewire | Sep 11, 2012

TheFilmStage.com lists PROMISED LAND as one of this fall's most anticipated films

via TheFilmStage.com | Sep 5, 2012

IndieWire lists PROMISED LAND in their fall movie preview as a “must see”

via Indiewire | Aug 28, 2012

Gus Van Sant Lands on PROMISED LAND

Posted by Peter Bowen | April 25, 2012

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