Dakota's Summer
{{Infobox film
| name = Dakota's Summer
| image = dakotassummer.jpg
| caption = DVD cover
| director = Timothy Armstrong
| producer = {{plainlist|
- Ben Feingold
- Ash R. Shah
- Jim Busfield
}}
| writer = Timothy Armstrong
| starring = {{plainlist|
- Haley Ramm
- Jade Pettyjohn
- Julie Ann Emery
- Emily Bett Rickards
- Spencer Boldman
- Marin Hinkle
- Leslie-Anne Huff
- Glynn Turman
- Keith Carradine
}}
| music = Todd Haberman
| cinematography = Andy Strahorn
| editing = Josh Noyes
| studio = {{plainlist|
- Sense and Sensibility Ventures
- Silver Nitrate
}}
| released = {{film date|2014|4|1}}
| runtime = 90 minutes
| country = United States
| language = English
}}
Cowgirls and Angels: Dakota's Summer is a 2014 independently produced family drama, written and directed by Timothy Armstrong, and starring Haley Ramm and Keith Carradine. It is a sequel to the 2012 film Cowgirls 'n Angels. The film premiered at the 2014 Dallas International Film Festival.
Plot
Dakota Rose (Haley Ramm) dreams of following in her famous family's footsteps and becoming a champion trick rider. However the shocking news that she was in fact adopted at birth leads her to question both herself and her place in her family's legacy.
Cast
- Haley Ramm as Dakota Rose
- Keith Carradine as Austin Rose
- Haley Pullos as Marybeth Mitchell
- Jade Pettyjohn as Summer Jennings
- Emily Bett Rickards as Kristin Rose
- Marin Hinkle as Clara
- Julie Ann Emery as Annie Cayne
- Bryan Dechart as Taylor Chase
- Spencer Boldman as Bryce
- Leslie-Anne Huff as Madison De La Cruz
- Glynn Turman as Isaac Benson
- Kimberly Whalen as Dawn Morton
Production
=Casting=
In July 2013, it was announced that Spencer Boldman would be starring in the movie, opposite Haley Ramm.{{cite web|url=https://www.thewrap.com/disney-xd-star-cast-adoption-drama-dakotas-summer-exclusive-100821/|title=Disney XD Star Spencer Boldman Cast as Lead in Adoption Drama 'Dakota's Summer' (Exclusive)|last=Gilman|first=Greg|work=The Wrap|date=July 1, 2013|accessdate=July 4, 2018}}
=Filming=
The film was originally planned to be filmed in Texas but producer Ben Feingold took the decision to relocate the production to Louisiana just weeks before shooting was due to begin because of tax credit incentives offered by the state.{{cite web|url=http://wwno.org/post/dakotas-summer-filmmakers-stage-rodeos-keatchie-la|title='Dakota's Summer' filmmakers stage rodeos in Keatchie, La. |last=Kent|first=Kate Archer|work=New Orleans Public Radio!|date=June 25, 2013|accessdate=July 4, 2018}} Much of the filming took place in the town of Keachi.
Ramm had previous experience horse-riding but was only permitted to perform limited 'horse-tricks', due to concerns that the actress may get hurt.{{cite web|url=https://www.clichemag.com/entertainment-interview/interview-haley-ramm/|title=Interview with Haley Ramm|last=Oswald|first=Anjelica|work=Cliche Magazine|date=September 19, 2014|accessdate=July 8, 2019}} The majority of the horse-riding stunts featured in the film were performed by Texas-based all-female trick-riding group 'The Dynamite Dames'.
Soundtrack
Country artist Amber Hayes recorded a cover version of "Cotton-Eyed Joe" for the film, produced by Charles Kelley. The singer appears in a cameo role in the film, performing the track. Her original track "Home" also features on the film's soundtrack.{{cite web|url=http://aristopr.com/country-artist-amber-hayes-returns-to-the-big-screen-in-cowgirls-n-angels-2-dakotas-summer/|title=Country Artist Amber Hayes Returns To The Big Screen In Cowgirls 'N Angels 2: Dakota's Summer|work=Astrio PR|date=March 24, 2014|accessdate=July 5, 2018}}
Release
The film premiered at the 2014 Dallas International Film Festival. The film was released digitally on April 1, 2014, and on DVD on April 25, 2014.{{cite web|url=http://www.equinechronicle.com/paint-horses-will-be-featured-in-upcoming-movie-cowgirls-n-angels-dakotas-summer/|title=Paint Horses Will Be Featured in Upcoming Movie, Cowgirls n' Angels: Dakota's Summer|last=Florman|first=Rachel|work=Equine Chronicle|date=April 1, 2014|accessdate=July 4, 2018}}
See also
References
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