Summary American Venus explores the dynamics of a dysfunctional mother/daughter relationship. 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. View more details
Directed : Bruce Sweeney
Written : Bruce Sweeney
Stars : Rebecca De Mornay Matt Craven Jane McGregor Anna Amoroso
Genres : Drama
Release date : Sep 7, 2007
Countries of origin : Canada
Language : English
Filming locations : Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada
Production companies : Brightlight Pictures TVA Films American Venus Productions
Summary American Venus explores the dynamics of a dysfunctional mother/daughter relationship. 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. View more details
Genres : Drama
Release date : Sep 7, 2007
Countries of origin : Canada
Language : English
Filming locations : Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada
Production companies : Brightlight Pictures TVA Films American Venus Productions
