Lisa Picard is Famous Synopsis & Summary
Synopsis
Actor-turned-filmmaker Griffin Dunne directs this mockumentary about the lives of struggling thespians. The film focuses on Lisa Picard (Laura Kirk), a fledgling actress about to burst on the scene thanks to a bit part in a made-for-TV movie. She is followed around by Dunne as she makes her publicity rounds with her friend Tate Kelley (Nat DeWolf), a writer/actor/militant gay activist. Famous is populated with several direct-to-camera interviews featuring the likes of Penelope Ann Miller, Charles Sheen, and Mira Sorvino. This film was screened at the 2000 Cannes Film Festival. - Jonathan Crow, All Movie Guide
Movie Info
Starring:
Theatrical Release Date:
08/22/2001
DVD Release Date:
01/22/2002
Rating:
PG-13
Run Time:
90 min.
Distributor(s):
First Look
Director(s):
Genre(s):
Themes:
Actor's Life, Work Ethics, Filmmaking
Tone:
Biting, Deadpan, Intimate, Matter-of-Fact, Satirical, Talky, Witty
Keywords:
activism, actor, homosexual, movie, publicity
Country of Origin:
USA - Limited (08-22-2001)
Language:
English
Status:
DVD
