Multiple Choice (1989 film)
Multiple Choice | |
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Directed by | Debbie McGee |
Written by | Debbie McGee |
Produced by | Debbie McGee |
Starring | Lois Brown Andy Jones Maisie Rillie |
Cinematography | Michael Jones |
Edited by | Debbie McGee Petra Valier |
Music by | Paul Steffler |
Production company | Newfoundland Independent Filmmaker's Cooperative |
Release date |
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Running time | 22 minutes |
Country | Canada |
Language | English |
Multiple Choice is a Canadian short film, directed by Debbie McGee and released in 1989.[1] The film stars Lois Brown as Meg Harris, a shopaholic film researcher who is working on a documentary film on poverty for pompous documentary filmmaker Jack (Rick Boland) when she encounters Mr. and Mrs. Noseworthy (Andy Jones and Maisie Rillie), a couple on social assistance who challenge all of her established beliefs about participating in consumer society.[2]
The cast also includes Eileen Moss, Mack Furlong, Edward Riche, Frank Barry, Mary-Lynn Bernard and Janis Spence.
The film was originally conceived as a documentary, before evolving into a short drama.[2]
The film received a Genie Award nomination for Best Live Action Short Drama at the 11th Genie Awards in 1990.[3]
References
- ^ Marc Horton, "Odd twists, deep insights in women's films". Edmonton Journal, October 17, 1990.
- ^ a b J.M. Sullivan, "Born to shop: documentary on poverty takes dramatic turn". The Globe and Mail, March 15, 1990.
- ^ Julia Nunes, "East meets West in battle for Genies". The Globe and Mail, February 14, 1990.
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