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Demolition Derby Drama: Father-Daughter Recovery Unfolds
10 Aug
Summary
- Indie sports drama Wreckless films in rural Minnesota.
- Story centers on teenage Joni and her recovering addict father.
- Demolition derby arena becomes backdrop for healing.
An indie sports drama titled Wreckless is currently filming in the demolition derby community of rural Minnesota, marking the directorial debut of Kayla Arend. The film centers on Joni, a teenager grappling with pain, and her father Larry, who is in recovery from addiction. Their strained relationship is put to the test when Joni enters the demolition derby, forcing them to confront their past.
The story is set within the male-dominated demolition derby scene of Minnesota, specifically in Rochester. Wyatt Oleff plays Joni's boyfriend, and Sawyer Spielberg portrays her father's sponsor. The production emphasizes its deep connection to the local community, with Arend, who grew up in the area, stating the story is personal due to her father's battle with addiction.
The cast includes Alexa Swinton as Joni and David Arquette as her father. Other notable cast members are Wyatt Oleff and Sawyer Spielberg. The film aims to showcase a modern portrait of the Midwest and highlight a community that is rarely represented on screen, drawing from the filmmakers' own experiences.
