American Venus (2007)
Take your best shot.
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.
Director: Bruce Sweeney
Genre: Drama
Runtime: 81 min
Release Date: September 8, 2007
Cast
- Rebecca De Mornay - Celia
- Jane McGregor - Jenna
- Matt Craven - Bob
- Nicholas Lea - Dougie
- Ryan McDonald - Ty
- Anna Amoroso - Michelle
- Agam Darshi - Ki
- Ben Immanuel - Cabbie
- Colleen Rennison - Street Girl
Screenplay
Music: James Jandrisch
Cinematography: David Pelletier
Editing: Julian Clarke
Production: Brightlight Pictures, TVA Films
Country: Canada
Language: English
Original Language: en
More Films by Director: Bruce Sweeney
More Films in Genre: Drama
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is American Venus about?
- 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.
- Who directed American Venus?
- American Venus was directed by Bruce Sweeney.
- Who stars in American Venus?
- American Venus stars Rebecca De Mornay, Jane McGregor, Matt Craven, Nicholas Lea, Ryan McDonald, Anna Amoroso.
- How long is American Venus?
- American Venus has a runtime of 1h 21m (81 minutes).
- What genre is American Venus?
- American Venus is a Drama film.
- Where was American Venus produced?
- American Venus was produced in Canada.