The Gymnast (film)
The Gymnast | |
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Directed by | Ned Farr |
Written by | Michael Carp |
Produced by | Ned Farr |
Starring | Dreya Weber Addie Yungmee David De Simone |
Cinematography | Marco Fargnoli |
Edited by | Ned Farr |
Music by | Craig Richey |
Distributed by | Wolfe Releasing |
Release date |
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Running time | 98 minutes |
Country | United States |
Language | English |
The Gymnast is a 2006 film directed by Ned Farr and starring Dreya Weber, Addie Yungmee, and David De Simone. It received a sequel called The Aerialist released in 2020.
Plot
Jane Hawkins (Dreya Weber) was once an Olympic gymnast whose career was ended by a devastating injury.[1] Now in her 40s, she is in a loveless and childless marriage to her husband David (David de Simone) and works as a massage therapist, while still exercising religiously to keep herself in peak condition.
After a chance meeting with a former friend from the gymnastics world, Denise (Allison Mackie), Jane takes an interest in
Jane's husband finds out about the attraction between the two women, and Jane packs her bags and leaves. The movie ends with Jane driving to Las Vegas, where Serena is.
Cast
- Dreya Weber as Jane
- Addie Yungmee as Serena
- David De Simone as David
- Allison Mackie as Denise
- Mam Smith as Nicole
- Tony Horton as Chad
Critical reception
The Gymnast won both the Grand Jury Award for 'Outstanding American Narrative Feature' and the Audience Award for 'Outstanding First Narrative Feature' at the 2006 Los Angeles Outfest film festival.[2]
The Gymnast was positively reviewed.
References
- ISBN 978-0-9748118-7-1.
- ^ "L.A. Outfest". IMDb. July 11, 2006. Retrieved 2016-05-31.
- AfterEllen.com. Retrieved 2016-05-31.
- ^ Scheib, Ronnie (June 21, 2006). "Review: 'The Gymnast'". Variety. Retrieved 2016-05-31.
- ISBN 978-1-84243-291-4.
- .
External links
- The Gymnast at IMDb
- The Gymnast at AllMovie