Product Details

• Actors: Sally Kirkland, Tyler Christopher, Jason Widener, Jack Conley, Dee Wallace
• Directors: Karl Kozak
• Writers: Karl Kozak, Joel Eisenberg, Mary Plummer
• Producers: Bill Bragg, Chuck Colclasure, Craig Summers, Gary Dubie
• Format: Color, NTSC
• Language: English
• Rated: NR (Not Rated)
• Number of tapes: 1
• Studio: Mti Home Video
• VHS Release Date: October 22, 2002
• Run Time: 106 minutes
• Average Customer Review: 4.4 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (14 customer reviews)
• ASIN: B00006II7O
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #503,132 in Movies & TV (See Top 100 in Movies & TV)

Editorial Reviews

Two brothers struggle to uncover the truth behind the mining accident that killed their father and bankrupted the town.

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Out of the Black, October 20, 2002

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Frank Charles (WA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Out of the Black (DVD)

They say everyone has their secrets, every small town its skeletons. But what recent big-budget Hollywood bonanza has taken this idea to its full potential? None to my knowledge, but heck if I didn't just see a film that NEEDS to be seen by ANYONE looking for a couple of hours of quality, substantial entertainment. "Out of the Black" is a stirring, incredibly acted film about a small town and its secrets, as seen through the lives of two brothers whose dad has lost his life in a mysterious accident. What distinguishes this film from others on video is that it's a crime it wasn't shown on the big screen. It's that good. When the film ended, I actually shed a tear or two. For quality entertainment, you can do no better than this small miracle. Sally Kirkland deserves another Oscar nod.

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Truth less painful than lies, May 10, 2004

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Kelly J. Sanner (Hattiesburg, MS. United States) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Out of the Black (DVD)

A beautifully shot, intriguing story about two brothers living with a false pretense of how their father died. They have the truth slowly revealed to them with a complete but not necessarily predictable ending. It would be much better if people would deal with the less painful truth than devestating lies. Director Karl Kozak uses a nice blend of veteran actors with some promising newcomers. Jason Widener plays one of the brothers. Story has it that he was plucked from a "cattle call," line and eventually got the part. He is a definite "diamond in the rough." So is this film.

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Interesting Drama, September 26, 2003

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John (San Diego, CA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Out of the Black (DVD)

Nice cast with a few old familiar faces and some good-looking newcomers. Story was a bit complex in the middle but resolved very nicely. I like the "indie" feel and quality of this film. I think the writer and director showed a nice touch, not too heavy-handed. All in all, a good couple of hours of enjoyment.