Bad Parents

2012 American film
  • Dorothy Fucito
  • Caytha Jentis
Starring
  • Janeane Garofalo
  • Christopher Titus
  • Michael Boatman
  • Reiko Aylesworth
  • Cheri Oteri
  • Kristen Johnston
  • Rebecca Budig
CinematographyAnthony SaviniEdited byVerne MattsonMusic byJames Harrell
Production
company
Bad Parents
Distributed byGaiam Vivendi Entertainment
Release date
  • October 3, 2012 (2012-10-03) (MFF)[1]
Running time
100 minutesCountryUnited StatesLanguageEnglish

Bad Parents is a 2012 comedy film written and directed by Caytha Jentis and starring Janeane Garofalo. The movie humorously showcases New Jersey soccer moms becoming obsessed with their children's role in the sport. The supporting cast features Christopher Titus and Cheri Oteri.[2]

Cast

  • Janeane Garofalo as Kathy
  • Christopher Titus as Nick
  • Michael Boatman as Gary
  • Reiko Aylesworth as Laurie
  • Cheri Oteri as Melissa
  • Kristen Johnston as Tracy
  • Rebecca Budig as Allison
  • Bill Sage as Dan
  • Lauren Francesca as Candy
  • Hannah Thompson as Olivia

Production

The film was shot entirely in New Jersey[1] and used local Morris County talent.[3] Jentis based the film on her own experiences.[4]

Release

Bad Parents premiered on October 3, 2012, at the Montclair Film Festival[1] and later played at Ridgewood, New Jersey, on February 23, 2014.[5]

External links

References

  1. ^ a b c Orel, Gwen (October 11, 2012). "Montclair recognizes "Bad Parents"". North Jersey Media Group. Archived from the original on March 4, 2016.
  2. ^ Herzog, Laura (January 23, 2013). "Ridgewood's Caytha Jentis to show her movie, 'Bad Parents'". North Jersey Media Group. Archived from the original on March 4, 2016.
  3. ^ Yorio, Kara (September 30, 2012). "Dark comedy 'Bad Parents,' a satiric look at youth sports, hits close to home in North Jersey". North Jersey Media Group. Archived from the original on March 3, 2016.
  4. ^ Walker, Allison (October 19, 2012). "'Bad Parents' star Christopher Titus hangs out at Orlando Film Fest". News 13. Archived from the original on March 4, 2016.
  5. ^ "'Bad Parents' Ridgewood filmmaker holds red carpet movie premiere". North Jersey Media Group. February 24, 2014. Archived from the original on March 4, 2016.


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