Down to the Bone (2003)

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Independent filmmaker Debra Granik makes her feature debut with the drama Down to the Bone, based on her award-winning short Snake Feed. Vera Farmiga stars as Irene, a working-class mother living in upstate New York. She struggles to keep her marriage together and raise two sons while keeping her cocaine addiction a secret. Hoping to make a change in her life, she tries to kick her drug habit. However, this proves even more difficult with the oncoming winter and a developing affair. Also starring Hugh Dillon and Clint Jordan, Down to the Bone premiered at the Sundance Film Festival in 2004. ~ Andrea LeVasseur, All Movie Guide

Theatrical Feature Running Time:

101 mins

Complete Cast:

Director(s):

Debra Granik

Writer(s):

Richard Lieske, Debra Granik

Producer(s):

Susan Leber, Anne Rosellini

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• 2005 - Down to the Bone - Los Angeles Film Critics Association - Best Actress
• 2005 - Down to the Bone - National Society of Film Critics - Best Actress - Runner-up
• 2004 - Down to the Bone - Sundance Film Festival - Special Jury Prize
• 2004 - Down to the Bone - Sundance Film Festival - Dramatic Directing Award