Alkali, Iowa (1995)
On his family's farm in rural Iowa, young Jack Gudmanson is wrestling with his sexual identity, not an easy thing to do in the macho world of the Midwest. But things become clearer for him when he discovers via a rusty old lunch box filled with gay magazines that his father, killed in Vietnam, led a double life down on the farm. But as liberating as the discovery is for Jack, it is painful for his grandfather and mother, who have tried for years to keep it a family secret. Now Jack must decide whether to share this new information with his younger sister or allow it to remain buried a while longer.
Director: Mark Christopher
Genre: Drama
Runtime: 17 min
Release Date: January 1, 1995
Cast
- J.D. Cerna - Jack Gudmanson
- Mary Beth Hurt - June
- Edward Seamon - Bill
- Ellen Hamilton Latzen - Carol
- Kent Broadhurst - Roger ('Blondie')
- Greg Villepique - Jacko
Screenplay
Cinematography: Jamie Silverstein
Editing: Gloria Whittemore
Production: Wildword Productions
Country: United States of America
Language: English
Original Language: en
Keywords
iowa, farm life, secret life, farmer, lgbt, farm house, buried memories, gay theme, short film, rural setting
More Films by Director: Mark Christopher
More Films in Genre: Drama
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Alkali, Iowa about?
- On his family's farm in rural Iowa, young Jack Gudmanson is wrestling with his sexual identity, not an easy thing to do in the macho world of the Midwest. But things become clearer for him when he discovers via a rusty old lunch box filled with gay magazines that his father, killed in Vietnam, led a double life down on the farm. But as liberating as the discovery is for Jack, it is painful for his grandfather and mother, who have tried for years to keep it a family secret. Now Jack must decide whether to share this new information with his younger sister or allow it to remain buried a while longer.
- Who directed Alkali, Iowa?
- Alkali, Iowa was directed by Mark Christopher.
- Who stars in Alkali, Iowa?
- Alkali, Iowa stars J.D. Cerna, Mary Beth Hurt, Edward Seamon, Ellen Hamilton Latzen, Kent Broadhurst, Greg Villepique.
- How long is Alkali, Iowa?
- Alkali, Iowa has a runtime of 17m (17 minutes).
- What genre is Alkali, Iowa?
- Alkali, Iowa is a Drama film.
- Where was Alkali, Iowa produced?
- Alkali, Iowa was produced in United States of America.