Chrystal is an American drama film, which was released to audiences in the
United States on April 8, 2005. The cast included
Billy Bob Thornton,
Lisa Blount,
Harry Lennix,
Walton Goggins, and
Grace Zabriskie.
Ray McKinnon, in addition to playing the role of "Snake",
directed,
wrote, and
produced the film. The story is about a woman named Chrystal (Lisa Blount) who has been traumatized both physically and mentally from a car accident that took the life of her son. Joe (Billy Bob Thornton), Chrystal's husband, has just been released from jail after a 16-year sentence stemming from multiple crimes he committed.