The Event (2002)

Synopsis of The Event

Canadian filmmaker Thom Fitzgerald directs the sentimental ensemble drama The Event. Nick (Parker Posey) is a district attorney investigating several deaths in the gay community of New York City's Chelsea District. It seems that many AIDS sufferers have died under similar mysterious circumstances. Each case suggest the use of assisted suicide, which is illegal in New York. HIV-infected cellist Matt (Don McKellar) has died of a drug overdose following a large party in Manhattan given by his family and friends. Nick first questions his lover Brian (Brent Carver), who runs an HIV support clinic. Still looking for answers, she interviews Matt's closest family members, including his mother Lila (Olympia Dukakis), his younger sister Dana (Sarah Polley), and his older sister Gaby (Joanna P. Adler). Meanwhile, Nick battles with her own past secrets involving her family back in New Jersey. The Event premiered at the 2003 Sundance Film Festival. ~ Andrea LeVasseur, Rovi

Theatrical Feature Running Time:

110 mins

Director(s):

Thom Fitzgerald

Writer(s):

Thom Fitzgerald, Tim Marback, Steven Hillyer

Producer(s):

Thom Fitzgerald, Bryan Hofbauer

Theatrical MPAA Rating:

R(Drug Content, Sexual Situations, Profanity)

• 2003 - Atlantic Film Festival - Best Director
• 2003 - Atlantic Film Festival - Outstanding Writer
• 2003 - Atlantic Film Festival - Outstanding Writer
• 2003 - Atlantic Film Festival - Outstanding Writer
• 2003 - Atlantic Film Festival - Best Editing
• 2003 - Atlantic Film Festival - Best Art Direction
• 2003 - Outfest: Los Angeles Gay & Lesbian Film Festival - OUTstanding Actress in a Feature Film

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