Rabbit Fever (film)
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| Rabbit Fever | |
|---|---|
| File:RFPoster.jpg Official One-Sheet | |
| Directed by | Amy Do |
| Written by | Amy Do |
| Produced by | Amy Do Daniel D. Gregoire |
| Starring | Jenna Anderson Jessica Sheetz Paula Courtney Johnny Haussener Jeremy Garrett Joe Kim |
| Edited by | Dave Ciaccio Duane Trow Amy Do |
| Music by | Eric Holland |
Release date | 2010 |
Running time | 85 min. |
| Country | Template:FilmUS |
| Language | English |
Rabbit Fever is a 2009 feature-length documentary directed by Amy Do. The film follows a colorful collection of impressively competitive and undeniably quirky competitors as they strive to win the top title at the National American Rabbit Convention, an event that draws more than 20,000 rabbits in one building, the largest mass of rabbits in the world. While adult members of the rabbit habit compete for 'Best In Show,' the teenage enthusiasts quest for the even more coveted 'Rabbit King' and 'Rabbit Queen' titles.
Among the film's enthusiastic supporters is Ignatz-Award winning comics artist, Jeffrey Brown, who illustrated the movie poster. [1]
Production Notes
Director Amy Do originally developed Rabbit Fever as a 20-minute project for her film class at the University of Southern California, but such was the reaction of viewers that Amy's instructor, Charles Braverman (director of the critically acclaimed Curtain Call) encouraged her to expand it into a feature-length film. [2]
Rabbit King & Queen Contestants
Jenna Anderson
Jenna (Rabbit Queen contestant) is from Nacogdoches, Texas. At the tender age of 15, Jenna impressively wins the 2003 National Rabbit Queen title. Two years later - as documented in the film - she attempts to win the crown again before she heads off to college.
Jessica Sheetz
Jessica (Rabbit Queen contestant) is from Livermore, California.
Paula Courtney
Paula (Rabbit Queen contestant) is from Mukwonago, Wisconsin.
Johnny Haussener
Johnny (Rabbit King contestant) is from Lock Haven, Pennsylvania.
Jeremy Garrett
Jeremy (Rabbit King contestant) is from Lansing, Michigan.
Other Notable Appearances
- Joe Kim - breeder of Tan rabbits and competitor for Best in Show at the 2003 National American Rabbit Breeders' Association Convention.
- Glen Carr - former Executive Director of the American Rabbit Breeders' Association.
- Cindy Wickizer - former President of the American Rabbit Breeders' Association.
- Betty Chu - Renown rabbit breeder of the only Angora rabbit that has ever won the Best in Show at a National American Rabbit Breeders' Association Convention.
- Lindsey Lauterbach - 1st Runner-Up National Rabbit Queen at the 2003 National American Rabbit Breeders' Association Convention.
- Jeremy Collins is a two-time National Rabbit King winner.
See also
References
- ^ Matheson, Whitney (2009-08-05). "Cool Movie Alert: Rabbit Fever". USA Today. Retrieved 2009-10-05.
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External links
- Official website
- Rabbit Fever at IMDb
- American Rabbit Breeders Association Official Website
- USA Today: Cool Movie Alert - Rabbit Fever Article by Pop Culture Columnist, Whitney Matheson.
- Jeffrey Brown Comics: Rabbit Fever Blog entry by Jeffrey Brown about film's artwork.