Dakota's Summer is a 2014 independently produced family drama, written and directed by Timothy Armstrong, and starring Haley Ramm and Keith Carradine. It is a sequel to the 2012 film Cowgirls 'n Angels. The film premiered at the 2014 Dallas International Film Festival.[2]
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| Directed by | Timothy Armstrong |
| Written by | Timothy Armstrong |
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| Cinematography | Andy Strahorn |
| Edited by | Josh Noyes |
| Music by | Todd Haberman |
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Running time | 90 minutes |
| Country | United States |
| Language | English |
| Budget | $1.8 million[1] |
Plot
editDakota Rose (Haley Ramm) dreams of following in her famous family's footsteps and becoming a champion trick rider. However the shocking news that she was in fact adopted at birth leads her to question both herself and her place in her family's legacy.
Cast
edit- Haley Ramm as Dakota Rose
- Keith Carradine as Austin Rose
- Jade Pettyjohn as Summer Jennings
- Emily Bett Rickards as Kristin Rose
- Marin Hinkle as Clara
- Julie Ann Emery as Annie Cayne
- Bryan Dechart as Taylor Chase
- Spencer Boldman as Bryce
- Leslie-Anne Huff as Madison De La Cruz
- Glynn Turman as Isaac Benson
- Kimberly Whalen as Dawn Morton
Production
editCasting
editIn July 2013, it was announced that Spencer Boldman would be starring in the movie, opposite Haley Ramm.[3]
Filming
editThe film was originally planned to be filmed in Texas but producer Ben Feingold took the decision to relocate the production to Louisiana just weeks before shooting was due to begin because of tax credit incentives offered by the state.[4] Much of the filming took place in the town of Keachi.[4]
Ramm had previous experience horse-riding but was only permitted to perform limited 'horse-tricks', due to concerns that the actress may get hurt.[5] The majority of the horse-riding stunts featured in the film were performed by Texas-based all-female trick-riding group 'The Dynamite Dames'.[6]
Soundtrack
editCountry artist Amber Hayes recorded a cover version of "Cotton-Eyed Joe" for the film, produced by Charles Kelley. The singer appears in a cameo role in the film, performing the track. Her original track "Home" also features on the film's soundtrack.[2]
Release
editThe film premiered at the 2014 Dallas International Film Festival.[2] The film was released digitally on April 1, 2014, and on DVD on April 25, 2014.[6]
References
edit- ^ "Fastlane NextGen: Initial Certification Search" (Type "Dakota's Summer" in the search box). Louisiana Economic Development. Archived from the original on June 15, 2020. Retrieved January 14, 2023.
- ^ a b c "Country Artist Amber Hayes Returns To The Big Screen In Cowgirls 'N Angels 2: Dakota's Summer". Astrio PR. March 24, 2014. Retrieved July 5, 2018.
- ^ Gilman, Greg (July 1, 2013). "Disney XD Star Spencer Boldman Cast as Lead in Adoption Drama 'Dakota's Summer' (Exclusive)". The Wrap. Retrieved July 4, 2018.
- ^ a b Kent, Kate Archer (June 25, 2013). "'Dakota's Summer' filmmakers stage rodeos in Keatchie, La". New Orleans Public Radio!. Retrieved July 4, 2018.
- ^ Oswald, Anjelica (September 19, 2014). "Interview with Haley Ramm". Cliche Magazine. Retrieved July 8, 2019.
- ^ a b Florman, Rachel (April 1, 2014). "Paint Horses Will Be Featured in Upcoming Movie, Cowgirls n' Angels: Dakota's Summer". Equine Chronicle. Retrieved July 4, 2018.