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Austin Nichols’ ‘Lenexa’ DVD out

By Michael Barnes | Thursday, March 20, 2008, 05:02 PM

Austin Nichols, the Austin actor best known as the enigmatic surfer dude on “John from Cincinnati,” stars this 2006 movie just out on DVD. The story of five young men coming off age, “Lenexa, One Mile” was shot in and around Kansas City. It was based on the life of the director, Jason Wiles, and his friends.

“For me, the greatest part of this film is watching young guys figure out how to grow into men,” says Nichols, who plays something of a hellraiser. “There is a time in a boy’s life where he feels an overwhelming responsibility to leave his youth behind and become a man, make mature decisions.” It also stars Josh Stewart (“Dirt”), Paul Wesley (“American Dreams”) and Jason Ritter (“Joan of Arcadia”)

“I always felt that it was one of my best performances and I hope that a large number of people can get their hands on this DVD. It is a beautiful little movie that people will love.”

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By Randy Smith

January 31, 2009 11:27 PM | Link to this

Where can I find a copy of the song "I'll be just fine" which was sung during the credits? I think Gary Clark Jr does the song, but I can't find it on his CD's.

By David

March 21, 2008 9:41 AM | Link to this

I had a friend from out of town who was a big fan of John from Cincinnati. We ran into Austin at a party and he was beyond nice. Neither of us are into the celebrity thing...The talk was more about surfing and so on. He went out of his way to introduce my friend to his friends.
It is always good to see someone do well who deserves it.

By Dianne Scott

March 21, 2008 9:16 AM | Link to this

Fellow Austinite Gary Clark Jr. created the soundtrack for the movie, I believe.