Manhattan, Kansas (2006)

A documentary about a most unusual mother & child reunion.

Manhattan, Kansas (2006) poster

Filmmaker Evie Wray travels to rural Kansas in an attempt to reconnect with her mentally unstable mother, Evie, for the first time since Evie’s psychotic breakdown five years earlier. She finds a parent still chasing her demons, both real and imagined, struggling to make a career for herself as an abstract artist and searching for the Geodetic Center of the United States, the finding of which, Evie says, will bring about world peace.

Director: Tara Wray
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 80 min
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Country: United States of America
Language: English
Original Language: en

Keywords

kansas, usa, family, mental illness, family disharmony

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Manhattan, Kansas about?
Filmmaker Evie Wray travels to rural Kansas in an attempt to reconnect with her mentally unstable mother, Evie, for the first time since Evie’s psychotic breakdown five years earlier. She finds a parent still chasing her demons, both real and imagined, struggling to make a career for herself as an abstract artist and searching for the Geodetic Center of the United States, the finding of which, Evie says, will bring about world peace.
Who directed Manhattan, Kansas?
Manhattan, Kansas was directed by Tara Wray.
Who stars in Manhattan, Kansas?
Manhattan, Kansas stars Evie Wray, Tara Wray.
How long is Manhattan, Kansas?
Manhattan, Kansas has a runtime of 1h 20m (80 minutes).
What genre is Manhattan, Kansas?
Manhattan, Kansas is a Documentary film.
Where was Manhattan, Kansas produced?
Manhattan, Kansas was produced in United States of America.