Lebanon, PA (film)

Lebanon, PA
Produced by Jason Contino
Screenplay by Ben Hickernell
Starring
Music by Thomas Newman
Cinematography Jeff Schirmer
Edited by Ben Hickernell
Production
company
Reconstruction Pictures
Release date
Running time
100 minutes
Country United States
Language Arabic, English, Hebrew
Box office $48,381

Lebanon, PA is a 2010 American drama film written and directed by Ben Hickernell. The film tells the story of Will, a 35-year-old Philadelphian who travels to nearby Lebanon, Pennsylvania, to bury his recently deceased father. While visiting he connects with his 17-year-old cousin, CJ, who is recently pregnant. Will then meets and becomes romantically interested in CJ's teacher, who is married. After CJ has an argument with her father, she and Will face difficult decisions regarding their futures. The film explores the challenges of bridging the cultural divide in the United States through the lens of an extended family.

Matt Pond and Chris Hansen of the band Matt Pond PA composed the score for the film.

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