KNEES IN THE DUST was created for the Ripley County Film Fest, 2026
Knees In The Dust
Herbert Brothers Entertainment
Rutledge Productions
Prairie Lane Entrtainment
After losing his job, his fiancée, and his sense of purpose, Wayde McKnight spirals into addiction and isolation. At rock bottom, he enters recovery and is given a simple challenge: take life one day at a time. As he struggles to rebuild, Wayde pours his pain into a song born from his lowest moment—one that will ultimately change the course of his life.
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Wayde McKnight is a fictional character created by Joe Herbert. The songs from the short film's soundtrack plus additional bonus tracks are included on the album. All of the songs were written by Joe Herbert, except Leonard Cohen's "Hallelujah." The voice and music were created by Joe Herbert using AI tools and other software.