'' California Solo '' is an American independent feature film written and directed by Marshall Lewy and starring Robert Carlyle . It made its world premiere at the 2012 Sundance Film Festival , and its international premiere at the 2012 Edinburgh Film Festival . The film was acquired by Strand Releasing for the U.S. , and was given a limited theatrical release on November 30 , 2012
2012 Sundance Film Festival
2012 Sundance Film Festival
California Solo