Beasts of the Southern Wild
2012 film by Benh Zeitlin · Released January 20, 2012
Beasts of the Southern Wild is a 2012 American magical realism film directed, co-written, and co-scored by Benh Zeitlin. It was adapted by Zeitlin and Lucy Alibar from Alibar's one-act play Juicy and Delicious. The film stars Quvenzhané Wallis and Dwight Henry. After playing at film festivals, its limited theatrical release began in New York and Los Angeles on June 27, 2012, before expanding to additional markets.
Cast ages at release (January 20, 2012)
- Quvenzhané Wallis, as Hushpuppy: 8
- Dwight Henry, as Wink: 48