Promised Land

Promised Land is a 2012 American drama film starring Matt Damon, John Krasinski and Frances McDormand.

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. Steve has been dispatched to the rural town of McKinley with his sales partner, Sue Thomason (Academy Award winner Frances McDormand).

The town has been hit hard by the economic decline of recent years, and the two consummate sales executives see McKinley’s citizens as likely to accept their company’s offer – for drilling rights to their properties – as much-needed relief.

Awards

• Berlin International Film Festival 2013 – Won Special Mention International Jury, Nominated for Golden Berlin Bear
• National Board of Review USA 2012 – Won NBR Top Films, Won Freedom of Expression Award

Critic Reviews:

• " An important film and a fine addition to the Van Sant filmography. " – Richard Propes

• " Promised Land delivers the promise of a future if we just open our hearts and minds. " – Debbie Lynn Elias

• " Promised Land is inherently flawed, but the journey to self-destruction is mostly enjoyable. " – Sarah Gopaul