Concussion (2013 film)
| Concussion | |
|---|---|
 Film poster | |
| Directed by | Stacie Passon |
| Written by | Stacie Passon |
| Produced by | Cliff Chenfeld Anthony Cupo Rose Troche |
| Starring | Robin Weigert Maggie Siff Ben Shenkman Janel Moloney Emily Kinney |
| Cinematography | David Kruta |
| Edited by | Anthony Cupo |
| Music by | Barb Morrison |
Production companies | 93 Films Razorwire Films |
| Distributed by | RADiUS-TWC |
Release dates | |
Running time | 96 minutes[1] |
| Country | United States |
| Language | English |
| Box office | $42,606[2] |
Concussion is a 2013 American drama film written and directed by Stacie Passon and starring Robin Weigert. Although not autobiographical, the story 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.[3]
Premise
Abby Ableman is a lesbian who becomes disillusioned with her domestic life and career after suffering a mild concussion when her son, Jake, accidentally hits her in the head with a thrown baseball. She then begins working as a prostitute for other women.[4]
Cast
- Robin Weigert as Abby Ableman / Eleanor
- Maggie Siff as Sam Bennet / #6
- Julie Fain Lawrence as Kate Ableman
- Janel Moloney as Pru
- Funda Duval as Sarah
- Claudine Ohayon as Lisa
- Emily Kinney as The Girl / Justin's Girlfriend
- Maren Shapero as Mayer Ableman
- Micah Shapero as Jake Ableman
- Ben Shenkman as Graham Bennet
- Daniel London as Evan
- Anthony Cupo as Walter
- Judd Harner as Clark
- Kate Rogal as Gretchen
- Anna George as Dr. Jofar
- Daria Rae Feneis as Woman #1
- Tracee Chimo as Woman #2
- Laila Robins as Woman #3
- Mimi Ferraro as Woman #4
- Erika Latta as Woman #5
- Cleo Gray as Woman #7
Release
The film premiered 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.[5] At Berlin, the film won a Teddy Award Jury Prize as an outstanding film about LGBT themes.[6]
Critical reception
Concussion received generally positive reviews, currently holding a 74% approval rating on Rotten Tomatoes based on 54 reviews; the consensus states: "Smart, nuanced, and sexy, Concussion transcends its more awkward moments thanks to Robin Weigert's remarkable starring performance."[7] On Metacritic, the film has a 56/100 rating, based on reviews from 19 critics, indicating "mixed or average reviews".[8]
References
- ^ "CONCUSSION (15)". Picturehouse. British Board of Film Classification. February 28, 2014. Retrieved March 7, 2014.
- ^ "Concussion (2013)". Box Office Mojo. Internet Movie Database. October 24, 2013. Retrieved March 7, 2014.
- ^ "Blow to the Head=A Hit at Sundance". New Jersey Monthly, February 20, 2013.
- ^ "Stacie Passon's Superb Concussion Is Why We Have a Sundance in the First Place". The Village Voice, January 23, 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.
- ^ "Concussion". Rotten Tomatoes. Retrieved March 7, 2014.
- ^ "Concussion Reviews". Metacritic. Retrieved March 7, 2014.