Norman (2010 film)

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Norman
Film poster
Directed byJonathan Segal
Written byTalton Wingate
Produced byJonathan Segal
Kim Blackburn
Dan Keston
Rich Cowan
StarringDan Byrd
Emily VanCamp
Adam Goldberg
Richard Jenkins
CinematographyDarren Genet
Edited byRobert Hoffman
Music byAndrew Bird
Release dates
  • June 11, 2010 (2010-06-11) (Waterfront Film Festival)[1]
  • October 21, 2011 (2011-10-21) (United States)[2]
Running time
97 minutes
CountryUnited States
LanguageEnglish

Norman is a 2010 drama film directed by Jonathan Segal. It stars Dan Byrd, Emily VanCamp, Adam Goldberg, and Richard Jenkins. The film features an original score and songs by multi-instrumentalist Andrew Bird. Norman began its theatrical release at various U.S. locations on October 21, 2011.

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Cast[edit]

Soundtrack[edit]

The film's soundtrack features, in majority, songs composed and performed by multi-instrumentalist Andrew Bird. Included in the soundtrack are three songs performed by other notable acts: The Blow with Richard Swift (singer-songwriter), Chad VanGaalen, and Wolf Parade. Pitchfork Media reviewed the album most favorably as a piece detached from the film.[3] The soundtrack was released by Mom + Pop Music on October 11, 2011.

Reception[edit]

Emily VanCamp won the Best Actress Award at the San Diego Film Festival for her performance in this film in 2010.[4]

References[edit]

  1. ^ Hayden, Jim (June 8, 2010). "Waterfront Film Festival will feature several Michigan-made films". Holland Sentinel. Retrieved June 28, 2020.
  2. ^ Webster, Andy (October 20, 2011). "A Teenager's Hardships, at Home and School". New York Times. Retrieved June 28, 2020.
  3. ^ http://pitchfork.com/reviews/albums/15943-norman-ost/ Album Review: Norman OST — Various Artists. Pitchfork Media.
  4. ^ "Award Winners". 2012-04-29. Archived from the original on 2012-04-29. Retrieved 2019-09-23.

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