K-Tel’s “Help Me Make It Through the Night” by Sammi Smith in Carolina Caroline

In the romantic crime thriller Carolina Caroline, premiering as a Centrepiece selection at TIFF on September 5th, Sammi Smith’s evocative rendition of “Help Me Make It Through the Night”, licensed from our catalogue, is beautifully deployed to underscore the film’s emotional undercurrents.

Directed by Adam Carter Rehmeier and written by Tom Dean, the story follows a young woman (played by Samara Weaving) who joins forces with a charming con man (Kyle Gallner), as they embark on a fugitive road trip charged with romance and danger, in a journey of risk and self-discovery. Sammi Smith’s heartfelt vocal infuses the film with poignant longing and resilience, enriching key moments with emotional clarity.

We’re proud to see this Grammy-winning classic woven into Carolina Caroline’s cinematic tapestry!