Concussion (film)
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 Concussion | |
| Directed by | Stacie Passon |
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| Written by | Stacie Passon |
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| Cinematography | David Kruta |
| Distributed by | Radius (Weinstein Company) |
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| Country | United States |
| Language | English |
Concussion is a 2013 American drama film written and directed by Stacie Passon. The film stars Robin Weigert as Abby, a lesbian who becomes disillusioned with her domestic life and career after suffering a mild concussion when her son accidentally hits her in the head with a thrown baseball, and begins working as a prostitute for other women.[1] Although the story is not autobiographical, it was partially inspired by Passon herself suffering a mild concussion, in the same manner depicted in the film, shortly before she began writing the screenplay.[2]
The film has been screened at the 2013 Sundance Film Festival and the 2013 Berlin International Film Festival. At Sundance, it secured a deal with The Weinstein Company for general release later in 2013.[3] At Berlin, the film won a Teddy Award Jury Prize as an outstanding film about LGBT themes.[4]
References
- ↑ "Stacie Passon's Superb Concussion Is Why We Have a Sundance in the First Place". The Village Voice, January 23, 2013.
- ↑ "Blow to the Head=A Hit at Sundance". New Jersey Monthly, February 20, 2013.
- ↑ "Sundance 2013: RADiUS-The Weinstein Company Acquires 'Concussion'". The Wrap, January 21, 2013.
- ↑ "Child’s Pose wins Berlin’s Golden Bear". Screen Daily, February 16, 2013.