American Parent
This deeply relatable and tender indie film follows the everyday life of a lesbian couple trying to raise a toddler during the pandemic while facing an uncertain future.
Bette and Elsie are new parents to a one-year-old daughter when they both find themselves jobless. Their situation worsens when their landlord sells their home and gives them the ultimatum of signing a new lease or moving out. They turn to Elsie’s religious aunt for help, but assistance comes with a price. Forced to navigate parenthood, financial hardship, and career uncertainties, the women must decide what truly matters in their life together
Content warning: contains COVID-19 themes.
Sydney Premiere
“A great film that highlights the peaks and troughs of life whilst not just being yet another carbon copy of any other lesbian movie.”
– Sapphic Nation
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- Unclassified 15+
- 68
- 2023
- Narrative Feature
- Drama
- USA
- English
About American Parent
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Community
Gay Men Lesbian -
Director
Emily Railsback -
Writer
Doreen Bartoni, Emily Railsback -
Cast
Kristen Bush Rebecca Ridenour Peggy Roeder -
Producer
Caro Posse Doreen Bartoni -
Company Credits
Courtesy of: Wright Bros. Photoplay -
Program Strand
Narrative Feature -
Blurb Writer
Sevana Ohandjanian
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