BENDERS U.S. Independents - Short Films

In Benders, Franny, an alcoholic, falls desperately for Jack, a crisis hotline operator and recovering addict. This truly human tale touchingly portrays two lost people who struggle together to overcome alcoholism and loneliness. In Starbaby, a star-struck waif adrift in Hollywood is taken in by celebrity-hounds, falls for Luke Perry, and hangs out with Burt Reynolds. The film reveals a bittersweet slice of the lifestyles of the seemingly famous. The contemporary dark comedy Laura Sobers centers on a group of addicts and alcoholics who live on the hipster fringe of the Los Angeles recovery movement.

Details

Country: USA

Directors: Jace Lizer, Jace Alexander

Producer: Carrie Powell

Director of Photography: Keith Solomon

Editor: Magnus V Sigurdsson

Cast/Featuring: Giancarlo Esposito (Jack), Steven Weber (Man), Wendy Gazelle (Franny/Jane Doe), Shirley Knight (Donna/Mother)

Running Time (minutes): 30 min

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