The Event (2002)
- Starring:
- Parker Posey, Olympia Dukakis, (more)
- Director(s):
- Thom Fitzgerald
- Theatrical MPAA Rating:
- R
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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, All Movie Guide
- Theatrical Feature Running Time:
- 110 mins
Complete Cast:
- Parker Posey - Nick
- Don McKellar - Matt
- Brent Carver - Brian
- Joanna Adler - Gaby
- Christina Zorich - Judy
- Cynthia Preston - Amy
- Gianna Marciante - Lilian
- Olympia Dukakis - Lila
- Sarah Polley - Dana
- Jane Leeves - Mona
- Rejean J. Cournoyer - Rory
- Dick Latessa - Uncle Leo
- Glen Michael Grant - Andy
- Jaclyn Markowitz - Amelia
- Director(s):
- Thom Fitzgerald
- Writer(s):
- Steven Hillyer, Thom Fitzgerald, Tim Marback
- Producer(s):
- Thom Fitzgerald, Bryan Hofbauer
- Theatrical MPAA Rating:
- R(Sexual Situations, Profanity, Drug Content)
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- 2003 - The Event - Atlantic Film Festival - Best Director
- 2003 - The Event - Atlantic Film Festival - Outstanding Writer
- 2003 - The Event - Atlantic Film Festival - Best Editing
- 2003 - The Event - Atlantic Film Festival - Outstanding Writer
- 2003 - The Event - Atlantic Film Festival - Outstanding Writer
- 2003 - The Event - Atlantic Film Festival - Best Art Direction
- 2003 - The Event - Outfest: Los Angeles Gay & Lesbian Film Festival - OUTstanding Actress in a Feature Film
