Fallen Soldier Movie ‘A Place in the Field’ Trailer Starring Don DiPetta
by Alex Billington
October 24, 2023
Source: YouTube
“Everything in my life has been out of my control. Without him, I wouldn’t be here right now…” Lionsgate has revealed an official trailer for an emotional veteran movie titled A Place in the Field, marking the feature directorial debut of filmmaker Nikki Mejia. This premiered last year and will be available to watch on VOD this fall. A battle-shocked veteran goes on a road trip to fulfill a promise to a fallen comrade — and realizes he must confront his own demons to reach his destination. Featuring flashbacks to his time on the battlfield, while he’s on his journey through the back roads of America. The powerful indie drama arrives in theaters in November briefly before being available at home. Starring Don DiPetta as Scuderi, Khorri Ellis, Kelvin Delgado, Mishel Prada, Ashlee Brian, and Jeremy Luke. This looks a bit better than it sounds, with some heartfelt moments & meaningful encounters that comfort Gio on his path of redemption.
Here’s the official trailer (+ poster) for Nikki Mejia’s A Place in the Field, direct from YouTube:
Veteran Gio’s (Don DiPetta) lonely life is shaken when he receives the ashes of a fallen soldier friend — and a final request to go on a road trip to bury them. Gio and his pal, Herbert, set out for California, but car trouble and Gio’s battlefield flashbacks slow their roll… Can Gio find the courage to confront his demons and still fulfill the promise to his long-lost comrade? This powerful and profound tale of loss, friendship, perseverance, and the will to carry on dramatizes every vet’s long journey to freedom. A Place in the Field is directed by actor / filmmaker Nikki Mejia, making her feature directorial debut after many other short films previously. The screenplay is written by Bluesmon Del Vecchio, Don DiPetta, Khorri Ellis, and Xochitl Portillo. Produced by Heliya Alam, Niyah Edwards, Michael Fishman, Nikki Mejia, Julio Lopez Velasquez. This first premiered at the 2022 Santa Barbara Film Festival last year. Lionsgate will release A Place in the Field in select US theaters on November 10th, 2023 this fall, and also on VOD starting November 18th.
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