Revelation, Alabama

The plot

Directed by Glenn Payne

 In the short-film Revelation, Alabama, you will find a Southern-fried recipe for inspiring positive change. It is a film with a powerful, inspirational message that reveals universal truths in how we can overcome personal adversity.

An air of mystery surrounds the town of Revelation when down-and-out banker turned biker Dex Burns stumbles into the incongruous diner. He meets Angeline Harper, the angelic waitress who takes him on a journey of self-discovery. Through their insightful, often contentious and humorous dialog, Dex leaves town with a renewed spirit determined to travel the road to a better life, yet questioning whether the town really exists, or if the events were played out in his own psyche. The film is filled with subtle subliminal messages, both visual and vocal, which add to the surrealism of the place. Can you find them all?

Stories of heartbreak and redemption never go out of style. By submitting to prominent film festivals we hope this story will reach anyone who is at a crossroads in their life. It's a tale of a soul in limbo, something we can all relate to at one point or another. We were fortunate that Sony and BD Music granted us the rights to use the original 1965 version of Bob Dylan's, It’s Alright Ma, (I’m Only Bleeding). Dylan has stated that this is one of his songs that means the most to him. The music provides an inspiring segue from Angeline's parting remarks: "Remember, Dex. If you ain't busy being born, you’re busy dying." Legend has it that Dylan would not let Peter Fonda use this version of the song in the movie Easy Rider. This is a bit of a coup for us to be granted use of the original version in Revelation, Alabama. We hope the story will connect with you as strongly as it has with us.

• Age Rating General (12 and under)
• Running time 00:24:49 mins



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