Give Me an A
Give Me An A is a 2022 anthology feature film in response to the overturning of Roe v. Wade.[1] releases by XYZ Films. The film uses 16 short film segments and a wraparound film to weave together each filmmaker's specific response to the Supreme Court decision.[2] The film was created to be a fast reaction and was conceived of and completed in three months, an unusually fast timeline for a feature film.[3]
The film won the Gold Audience Choice Award from Brooklyn Horror Film Festival less than two weeks after the film was completed.[4]
The film's cast includes Alyssa Milano, Virginia Madsen, Gina Torres, Milana Vayntrub, Jennifer Holland, Sean Gunn, Molly C. Quinn, Jason George, and Jackie Tohn.[5][6]
The film was created and produced by Natasha Halevi.[7] The producing team also includes Giselle Gilbert, Jordan Crucchiola, Jonna Jackson, Jessica Taylor Galmor, Alyssa Matusiak and Stephanie Williams.[8]
The film segments and directors include “The Cheerleaders” wraparound written and directed by Natasha Halevi, “The Voiceless” by Meg Swertlow, "DTF" by Bonnie Discepolo, "Good Girl" by Danin Jacquay, Written by Matthew Tyler Vorce and Danin Jacquay, "Our Precious Babies" written by Annie Bond, directed by Erica Mary Wright, "The Walk" by Sarah Kopkin, "Medi-Evil", written by Rowan Fitzgibbon and Lexx Fusco, directed by Monica Moore-Suriyage, "Sweetie" written by Madison Hatfield, directed by Caitlin Hargraves, "Abigail" by Natasha Halevi, "Plan C" by Megan Rosati, "Hold Please" by Hannah Alline, "God's Plan" by Avital Ash, "Crone" by Mary C. Russell, "Crucible Island" written by Danielle Aufiero and Laura Covelli, directed by Valerie Finkel, "Vasectopia" written by Natasha Halevi, directed by Kelly Nygaard, "The Last Store" by Loren Escandón, and "Traditional" by Lexx Fusco, directed by Francesca Maldonado.[7] [9]
References
- ^ "GIVE ME AN A: Female Filmmakers Unite In Response To Roe V. Wade With Anthology Feature". FANGORIA. Archived from the original on 2022-10-20. Retrieved 2022-10-20.
- ^ "What I Saw at Fantastic Fest at Home 'Give Me an A' 'Amazing Elisa'". Geeks. Archived from the original on 2022-10-20. Retrieved 2022-10-20.
- ^ Tori Danielle. "Renegade Film Fest to Screen Star Studded and Politically Charged 'Give me an A'". Archived from the original on 11 Oct 2022.
- ^ "Abortion Anthology 'Give Me An A,' Marie Alice Wolfszahn's 'Mother Superior' Among Brooklyn Horror Film Festival Jury Prize Winners (Exclusive)". The Hollywood Reporter. October 25, 2022. Archived from the original on October 25, 2022. Retrieved October 26, 2022.
- ^ Grobar, Matt (August 30, 2022). "Jennifer Holland, Sean Gunn, Molly C. Quinn, Jason George and Jackie Tohn Board Anthology Film 'Give Me An A' Responding To Overturning Of Roe V. Wade". Archived from the original on October 20, 2022. Retrieved October 20, 2022.
- ^ Grobar, Matt (September 12, 2022). "Alyssa Milano, Virginia Madsen, Gina Torres & Milana Vayntrub Join Anthology Film 'Give Me An A' Responding To Overturning Of Roe V. Wade". Archived from the original on October 20, 2022. Retrieved October 20, 2022.
- ^ a b "Fantastic Fest XVII Review: GIVE ME AN A, Natasha Halevi's Hellish Assortment of Horror and Dark Humor Sends a Message to". 5 October 2022. Archived from the original on 20 October 2022. Retrieved 20 October 2022.
- ^ Grobar, Matt (September 12, 2022). "Alyssa Milano, Virginia Madsen, Gina Torres & Milana Vayntrub Join Anthology Film 'Give Me An A' Responding To Overturning Of Roe V. Wade". Archived from the original on October 20, 2022. Retrieved October 20, 2022.
- ^ Whittemore, Liz (October 5, 2022). "Fantastic Fest 2022 review: 'GIVE ME AN A' for autonomy, damnit". Archived from the original on October 20, 2022. Retrieved October 20, 2022.