Skanks

Skanks

Directed by David McMahon
A New Documentary About Theatre and Family

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Video from Skanks

Overview

Genre
Arts, Minorities, Contemporary Issues, Culture, and Music
Synopsis

This engaging documentary chronicles a group of amateur actors living in religion- and football-obsessed small-town Alabama, who bond while producing “Skanks in a One Horse Town,” an original drag musical. “Skanks” follows the cast of amateur performers – some gay, some straight, and all unique – as they bond to form a family of sorts while creating the unconventional show in a conservative Southern city. This heartwarming film explores their humor and the meaning that theater has in their lives.

Stage
finished
Running time
84 minutes

Credits

  • Brendan Reed ... Editor, Producer
  • David McMahon ... Director, Producer

Production Details

Prod. Co.
Swiss Petite Films
Country
United States
Years of Production
2011-2013
Locations
Birmingham, Alabama

Distribution Details

Release year
2014
Festivals
Slamdance, Indiegrits, Sidewalk, Rooftop, DocuWest
Awards
Audience Award Best Documentary - Indiegrits, Audience Award Best Documentary - Sidewalk
Distribution
FilmBuff
Language
English

Photos

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