Americana

In a small town in South Dakota, the appearance of a rare Lakota Ghost Shirt on the black market sparks a violent struggle among various locals and outsiders. A timid waitress and an eccentric veteran team up to seize the artifact to secure their financial future. Their efforts clash with other interested parties, including a mother attempting to escape a violent partner with her son, a tribal leader seeking to return the item to its people, and criminals working for an antiquities dealer.

Directed by Tony Tost, who also wrote the screenplay, Americana is a blend of action, comedy, crime, thriller, and western genres. The film features a cast including Sydney Sweeney, Paul Walter Hauser, Halsey, Simon Rex, Eric Dane, and Zahn McClarnon. Produced by Bron Studios, Hercules Film Fund, Creative Wealth Media Finance, and Rhea Films, the project had a budget of 9 million USD.

Audience reception is mixed but generally positive, with a rating of 5.9/10 on IMDb from 6,900 votes and 6.2/10 on TMDB from 194 votes. Film critics provided a slightly higher score of 6.3/10 based on 69 reviews.