Summary In 1973 playing it straight can get a little twisted... Set in 1973 and inspired by true events, 'American Primitive' tells the story of the havoc that is wreaked in a teenage girl's life when she discovers her widowed father is gay. Alternately comic and tragic, the film captures the homophobia of the time set against a backdrop of small town America on Cape Cod. The film utilizes emblematic music expressing the artistic and experimental freedom of the early 70s. View more details
Directed : Gwen Wynne
Written : Mary Beth Fielder Gwen Wynne
Stars : Tate Donovan Danielle Savre Adam Pascal Skye McCole Bartusiak
Genres : Drama Family
Release date : Dec 31, 2008
Countries of origin : United States
Language : English
Filming locations : Dennis, Massachusetts, USA
Production companies : Avery Productions (II) Cape Cod Films
Summary In 1973 playing it straight can get a little twisted... Set in 1973 and inspired by true events, 'American Primitive' tells the story of the havoc that is wreaked in a teenage girl's life when she discovers her widowed father is gay. Alternately comic and tragic, the film captures the homophobia of the time set against a backdrop of small town America on Cape Cod. The film utilizes emblematic music expressing the artistic and experimental freedom of the early 70s. View more details
Genres : Drama Family
Release date : Dec 31, 2008
Countries of origin : United States
Language : English
Filming locations : Dennis, Massachusetts, USA
Production companies : Avery Productions (II) Cape Cod Films