Person to Person (film)
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| Directed by | Dustin Guy Defa |
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| Written by | Dustin Guy Defa |
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| Cinematography | Ashley Connor |
| Edited by | Dustin Guy Defa |
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| Distributed by | Magnolia Pictures |
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Running time | 84 minutes[1] |
| Country | United States |
| Language | English |
Person to Person is an American drama film directed and written by Dustin Guy Defa. The film stars Michael Cera, Tavi Gevinson, and Abbi Jacobson.[2]
The film had its world premiere at the Sundance Film Festival on January 20, 2017. It was released on July 28, 2017, by Magnolia Pictures.
Plot
During a day in New York City, a reporter trains a new employee while covering a story about a possible murder where a watch repairman may have important information; a record collector finds a rare piece of vinyl; two brothers track down their sister's ex-boyfriend who posted nude pictures of her online, and a questioning teenage girl explores her feelings when she kisses a boy.
Cast
- Abbi Jacobson as Claire
- Michael Cera as Phil
- Tavi Gevinson as Wendy
- Bene Coopersmith as Benny
- George Sample III as Ray
- Philip Baker Hall as Jimmy
- Isiah Whitlock, Jr. as Buster
- Michaela Watkins as The Widow
- Olivia Luccardi as Melanie
- Ben Rosenfield as River
- Buddy Durress as Paul
- Eleonore Hendricks as Francis
- Benny Safdie as Eugene
- Marsha Stefani Blake as Janet
- Okieriete Onaodowan as Lester
- Brian Tyree Henry as Mike
- Marvin Gurewitz as Oscar
- Steve Urbanski as Gary
- Craig Butta as Darryl
- Dakota O'Hara as Ron
- David Zellner as Kent
Production
Principal photography on the film began on December 3, 2015 in New York City.[2]
Release
The film had its world premiere at the Sundance Film Festival on January 20, 2017.[3] Shortly after, Magnolia Pictures acquired distribution rights to the film.[4] It was released on July 28, 2017.[5]
Critical reception
Person to Person received mixed reviews from film critics. It holds a 46% approval rating on review aggregator website Rotten Tomatoes, based on 35 reviews, with a weighted average of 4.9/10.[6]
References
- ↑ "Printable Film Guide" (PDF). Sundance Film Festival. Retrieved December 13, 2016.
- 1 2 A. Lincoln, Ross (December 3, 2015). "Michael Cera, Abbi Jacobson & Tavi Gevinson Join 'Human People'; 'Big Bear' Wraps With Pablo Schrieber & Adam Brody". deadline.com. Retrieved December 5, 2015.
- ↑ "2017 SUNDANCE FILM FESTIVAL: COMPETITION AND NEXT LINEUP ANNOUNCED". Sundance Film Festival. November 29, 2016. Retrieved November 30, 2016.
- ↑ N'Duka, Amanda (March 24, 2017). "Magnolia Pictures Acquires Dustin Guy Defa's 'Person To Person'". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved March 25, 2017.
- ↑ Stage, The Film (April 18, 2017). "40 Films to See This Summer". The Film Stage. Retrieved April 18, 2017.
- ↑ "Person to Person (2017)". Rotten Tomatoes. Retrieved March 26, 2017.
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