A work in constant progress (and occasional regress).
Release Date:
September 8, 2007
Original Title:
American Venus
Genres:
Drama
Production Companies:
Brightlight Pictures
TVA Films
Production Countries:
Canada
Ratings / Certifications:
N/A
Runtime: 81
Jenna Lane is a young woman trying to escape family pressure to become an Olympic athlete and define her own individuality. Her mother is Celia, a deeply disturbed woman with addictions to emotional abuse and handguns. As she attempts to manipulate Jenna and feed her addictions, Celia grows increasingly irrational and ultimately spirals out of control.
Camera Trainee:
Mike Tanassee
Casting:
Maureen Webb
Co-Producer:
Brad Van Arragon
Jonathan Shore
Costume Designer:
Sheila White
Director:
Bruce Sweeney
Director of Photography:
David Pelletier
Editor:
Julian Clarke
Executive Producer:
Shawn Williamson
First Assistant "A" Camera:
Gary Kennedy
Original Music Composer:
James Jandrisch
Producer:
Stephen Hegyes
Production Designer:
Tony Devenyi
Second Assistant "A" Camera:
Filip Dobosz
Still Photographer:
Chris Helcermanas-Benge
Stunts:
Larissa Stadnichuk
Writer:
Bruce Sweeney
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