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Synopsis<\/h2>\n

<\/strong>After history Professor John Oldman unexpectedly resigns from the University, his startled colleagues impulsively invite themselves to his home, pressing him for an explanation. But they\u2019re shocked to hear his reason for premature retirement: John claims he must move on because he is immortal, and cannot stay in one place for more than ten years without his secret being discovered. Tempers rise and emotions flow as John’s fellow professors attempt to poke holes in his story, but it soon becomes clear that his tale is as impossible to disprove as it is to verify. What starts out as a friendly gathering soon builds to an unexpected and shattering climax.<\/p>\n

REVIEWS AND PRESS<\/strong><\/p>\n

\u2022 \u201cA considerable achievement\u2026 a picture which deserves wide exposure\u2026 The Man From Earth
\ngradually and stimulatingly builds to a pitch of near hypnotic intensity.\u201d \u2013 Neil Young, The
\nHollywood Reporter<\/p>\n

\u2022 \u201cBased on a really wonderful final work by Jerome Bixby\u2026 If you\u2019re a fan of Bixby\u2019s \u2013 it\u2019s a must
\nown.\u201d \u2013 Harry Knowles, Ain\u2019t It Cool News (www.aintitcool.com)<\/p>\n

\u2022 “A well crafted and intelligent film… with smart dialogue, convincing performances and a captivating
\nconcept.” – mosuki.com<\/p>\n

\u2022 “All in all, a great movie.” – Jason Weiner, “Jason Watches Movies”<\/p>\n

\u2022 “A fascinating tale of time\/space travel.” – Joe Kempes, Laney Tower (www.laneytower.com)<\/p>\n

\u2022 “The Man From Earth restores dignity to science fiction of the mind.” – Michael Guillen, Twitch
\n(www.twitch.com)<\/p>\n

\u2022 “One of the most thought provoking films we had the privilege to see.” – Spiritual Cinema Circle<\/p>\n

\u2022 “The Man From Earth is a perfect venue for Bixby’s brand of philosophical sci-fi.” – Jay A. Fernandez,
\nLos Angeles Times<\/p>\n

\u2022 “The acting is terrific.” – Martha Thomases, ComicMix<\/p>\n

\u2022 “A tall tale… that ends with a devastatingly clever twist.” – Michael Janusonis, The Providence Journal<\/p>\n

\u2022 “An intelligent fantasy.” \u2013 Ed Grant, Video Business<\/p>\n

\u2022 “Great acting performances… with an ending you wouldn’t want to miss\u2026 Jerome Bixby’s last written
\nwork has turned out to be his best.” – Hock Teh, IGN (www.ign.com)<\/p>\n

\u2022 “A mind bending drama… It sure beats watching Transformers.” – Nick Lyons, DVD Talk
\n(www.dvdtalk.com)<\/p>\n

\u2022 \u201cWow\u2026 Fascinating\u2026I just finished the film ten minutes ago and already can\u2019t wait to share it with the
\nworld.\u201d – Andrew James, Row Three (www.rowthree.com)<\/p>\n

\u2022 “I enjoyed The Man From Earth… It’s a nice compliment to Bixby’s work, and it’s a solid film.” – Drew
\n“Moriarity” McWeeney, Ain\u2019t It Cool News (www.aintitcool.com)<\/p>\n

\u2022 \u201cIt\u2019s a seriously engaging film, arguably a work of art. I was glued to the screen all the way through.\u201d \u2013
\nRichard Hawkins, Sci-Fi UK Review (www.scifi.uk.com)<\/p>\n

\u2022 \u201cOne film has taken us back to the good old days of classic sci-fi; The Man From Earth\u2026 If you love
\nscience fiction, this is a must for you.\u201d \u2013 Doug MacLean, Home Theater Info (www.hometheaterinfo.com)<\/p>\n

\u2022 \u201cThe Man From Earth is an interesting and highly intense film\u2026 full of good actors and actresses that
\nrarely get the attention they so rightfully deserve\u2026 Richard Schenkman directs with a careful hand.\u201d \u2013
\nCharlie K, Associated Content (www.associatedcontent.com)<\/p>\n

\u2022 \u201cDecent ensemble performance from the cast\u2026 briskly paced, a legacy of Bixby\u2019s background in
\ntelevision\u2019s golden age.\u201d – Rick McGinnis, Metro Toronto<\/p>\n

\u2022 \u201cThe Man From Earth really has a chance of being the single best piece of screenwriting you will see on
\na screen large or small this year (really!).\u201d \u2013 Late Film<\/p>\n

\u2022 \u201cThe Man From Earth is a science-fiction story that trumps all\u2026 a truly riveting and thought-provoking
\njourney for the mind.\u201d \u2013 Travis Keune, We Are Movie Geeks.com<\/p>\n

\u2022 \u201cThis is a great film.\u201d \u2013 Richard, Blue Sun Corp (www.bluesuncorp.co.uk)<\/p>\n

\u2022 \u201cJerome Bixby\u2019s The Man From Earth is one of the most intelligent science fiction films ever made…
\nprobably one of the best science fiction films of the decade.\u201d \u2013 Mark L. Leeper, Stephen Hunt\u2019s SF
\nCrows Nest (www.sfcrowsnest.com).<\/p>\n

\u2022 The Man From Earth is very much a labor of love from all involved\u2026 it\u2019s well worth the effort. The final
\nwork from the writer responsible for some of the finest episodes of The Twilight Zone and the original
\nStar Trek gets a thoughtful, low-budget treatment.\u201d \u2013 Ian Spelling, Sci Fi.com<\/p>\n

\u2022 The Man From Earth is a gloriously unusual genre entry\u2026 It\u2019s rare that a film rewards inquisitiveness.\u201d \u2013
\nDavid Cornelius, Hollywood Bitchslap (www.hollywoodbitchslap.com)<\/p>\n

\u2022 \u201cThe Man From Earth is one of the best movies I\u2019ve seen all year\u2026 Director Richard Schenkman has
\ncast the film brilliantly\u2026 the premise and follow through of Schenkman\u2019s film is simply irresistible.\u201d \u2013 Nix,
\nBeyond Hollywood (www.beyondhollywood.com)<\/p>\n

\u2022 The Man From Earth is a quiet intelligent piece of storytelling\u2026 for those who have stayed up late
\nwatching Twilight Zone marathons and reading a more thoughtful brand of Science Fiction, this is a
\nmovie well worth watching. \u2013 O.Deus, Trek Web (www.trekweb.com)<\/p>\n

\u2022 \u201cWow! This is one fantastic film\u2026 Grade: A.\u201d \u2013 Tim Janson, Mania \u2013 Beyond Entertainment
\n(www.mania.com)<\/p>\n

\u2022 \u201cJerome Bixby\u2019s Man from Earth is an excellent example of how outstanding science fiction films can be
\nmade without a big budget and trillions of special effects\u201d. \u2013 Ronald Hawkins, The Reporter-Times
\n(Martinsville \/ Morgan County, Indiana)<\/p>\n

\u2022 \u201cThe Man From Earth is a good movie with an outstanding science fiction story at its core. This is the
\nkind of film you\u2019ll want to show to all your friends, like the first time you saw Clerks or Donnie Darko. \u2013
\nDustin Kramer, The All-State: Austin Peay State University<\/p>\n

\u2022 \u201cJerome Bixby\u2019s The Man From Earth manages to capture the wonder and awe of the speculative fiction
\nof yore\u2026 a clever and moving film\u2026 it has the grandeur of myth and the staying power of a great story.\u201d
\n\u2013 Chris Knight, CanWest News Service, Canada<\/p>\n

\u2022 \u201c \u201d \u201cThe Man From Earth is one of the most mesmerizing sci-fi films I\u2019ve seen in years.\u201d –
\nMichael B. Druxman, Author \/ Screenwriter<\/p>\n

FESTIVALS:<\/strong><\/p>\n

2007 \u2013 WINNER \u2013 1st PLACE \u2013 BEST FEATURE – Rhode Island International Film Festival
\n2007 \u2013 WINNER \u2013 GRAND PRIZE \u2013 BEST SCREENPLAY – Rhode Island International Film Festival
\n2008 \u2013 WINNER \u2013 BEST FILM \u2013 Montevideo Fantastic Film Festival of Uruguay
\n2008 \u2013 WINNER \u2013 AUDIENCE CHOICE AWARD \u2013 Montevideo Fantastic Film Festival of Uruguay
\n2008 \u2013 WINNER \u2013 BEST DIRECTOR – Fantaspoa \u2013 International Fantastic Film Festival of Porto Alegre, Brazil
\n2008 \u2013 WINNER \u2013 2ND PLACE \u2013 BEST FEATURE – Rio de Janeiro International Fantastic Film Festival (RioFan)
\n2008 \u2013 WINNER \u2013 Audience Award: BEST FEATURE FILM \u2013 Fixion-Sars Horror & Fantastic Film Festival of Santiago, Chile
\n2008 \u2013 WINNER \u2013 Jury Award: BEST SCREENPLAY \u2013 Fixion-Sars Horror & Fantastic Film Festival of Santiago, Chile
\n2008 \u2013 WINNER \u2013 BEST SCI-FI SCREENPLAY – International Horror & Sci-Fi Film Festival, Phoenix, AZ
\n2008 \u2013 WINNER \u2013 BEST SCREENPLAY – Buenos Aires Rojo Sangre \u2013 Int\u2019l Independent Horror, Fantasy & Bizarre, Argentina
\n2007 – Official Selection – Another Hole in the Head SF IndieFest
\n2007 \u2013 Official Selection \u2013 San Diego ComicCon International Film Festival
\n2008 \u2013 Official Selection \u2013 Amsterdam Fantastic Film Festival
\n2008 \u2013 Official Selection (Opening Night Feature) \u2013 Down Beach Film Festival
\n2008 \u2013 Nominee \u2013 William Katt: Best Supporting Actor \u2013 Down Beach Film Festival
\n2008 \u2013 Official Selection \u2013 Otrocine Fantastic Film Festival of Bogota
\n2008 \u2013 Official Selection \u2013 FilmColumbia \u2013 Festival of Film in Chatham, NY
\n2008 \u2013 Official Selection – Festival de Cine Fantastico (Fantastic Film Festival of Malaga) (FANCINE)
\n2008 \u2013 Official Selection – Festival Cinema de Salvador
\n2008 \u2013 Official Selection – Mostra Curta Fantastico of Sao Paulo, Brazil
\n2009 \u2013 Official Selection \u2013 Fantasporto: 29th Oporto International Film Festival, Portugal<\/p>\n

AWARDS \/ NOMINATIONS \/ OTHER:<\/strong><\/p>\n

\u2022 Prestigious 2007 SATURN AWARD NOMINEE \u2013 Best DVD Release – The Man From Earth
\n\u2022 2008 \u2013 WINNER \u2013 DVD CRITICS AWARD \u2013 Best Non-Theatrical Movie
\n\u2022 21,400 votes at IMDb with an overwhelmingly positive 8.1 (out of 10) rating.
\n\u2022 Over 90,200 votes at Netflix with an exceptionally strong 3.4 (out of 5) rating.
\n\u2022 During its first week of availability at Netflix V.O.D., The Man From Earth was the #1 streamed movie.
\n\u2022 During its first two weeks on Amazon \/ Unbox V.O.D., The Man From Earth was the #1 Sci-Fi movie
\n(after a year its still in the Top 30 – 40).
\n\u2022 The Man From Earth is #29 in the Best Science Fiction films of all time at the IMDb.
\n\u2022 The Man From Earth is #43 in the Best Independent Films of all time at the IMDb.
\n\u2022 The Man From Earth is ranked #298 overall in the Best Films of all time at the IMDb.
\n\u2022 The Man From Earth was voted 2007\u2019s \u201cBest Independent Science Fiction Film\u201d at www.sliceofscifi.com.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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