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A one-minute gut punch disguised as a toe-tapper.
TMDB
100

Sixteen Tons (2023)

folk horror capitalismworking-class bluesretro nightmare

Overview

Music

A showcase of the struggles in life

Flag of USUS
musicmusic videotennessee ernie fordandrew draper

Standout Aspects

Direction

Draper crams a lifetime of desperation into 60 seconds.

Practical Effects

Three roles, one family, zero budget, maximum impact.

Best for:Solo: When you need to feel seen by a 70-year-old song.·Background: Absolutely not. Eyes on screen or miss the point.
Heads up:Emotional: Existential dread about debt and dying broke.
Andrew Draper

Director

Andrew Draper

ReleasedMay 10, 2023
Runtime1m
StatusReleased

Vibe

Pacefast
Intensityhigh
Tonedark
Feelheavy
St Peters Lutheran College
Red Terrier Studios

Top Cast

Joseph Carra Schulz

Joseph Carra Schulz

Dancing Man

Darren Draper

Darren Draper

Business Man

Andrew Draper

Andrew Draper

Homeless Man

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Trivia, insights & behind the scenes

Trivia

Andrew Draper directed, edited, and played the homeless man while his brothers handled the other roles—true DIY family trauma bonding.

Cultural

Tennessee Ernie Ford's original 1955 hit was banned by some radio stations for being 'anti-capitalist'; this visual update proves the song's only gotten more relevant.

YouTube

Sixteen Tons | Unofficial Music Video

Sixteen Tons | Unofficial Music Video

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