A Family Affair is a 2001 lesbian romantic comedy directed by Helen Lesnick. The director followed the film up with Inescapable in 2003.
| A Family Affair | |
|---|---|
| Directed by | Helen Lesnick |
| Written by | Helen Lesnick |
| Produced by | Valerie Pichney |
| Starring | Helen Lesnick Erica Shaffer Arlene Golonka Barbara Stuart Michele Greene Suzanne Westenhoefer |
| Cinematography | Jim Orr |
| Music by | Danny De La Isla Kelly Neill Robert Westlind |
Production company | Atta Girl Productions |
| Distributed by | Wolfe Video |
Release date |
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Running time | 107 min |
| Country | United States |
| Language | English |
Plot
editRachel Rosen (Helen Lesnick) moves back to California after breaking up with her girlfriend Reggie Abravanel (Michele Greene) who she had been with for the past 13 years. After a string of unsuccessful new relationships Rachel agrees to let her mother Leah Rosen (Arlene Golonka) set her up on a blind date with Christine Peterson (Erica Shaffer). Their relationship is a success and a year later they decide to get married. Then a few days before the wedding Reggie comes to California to find Rachel, hoping to get back together...
Cast
edit- Helen Lesnick as Rachel Rosen
- Erica Shaffer as Christine Peterson
- Arlene Golonka as Leah Rosen
- Barbara Stuart as Sylvia Peterson
- Michele Greene as Reggie Abravanel
- Suzanne Westenhoefer as Carol Rosen
- Michael Moerman as Sam Rosen
- David Radford as Joe
- Don Loper as Matthew Rosen
- Keith E. Wright as Rob
- Mark DeWhitt as Danny
- Tracy Hughes as Nancy
- Joel Hepner as Stanley Peterson
- Suzana Norberg as Kathi
- Michael McGee as Barry
- Jack Silbaugh as Steve
- Kelly Neill as Debi
- Ellen Lawler as Suzi
- Suzi Miller as Teri
Production
editReception
editKevin Thomas at the Los Angeles Times said "Lesnick knows how to build her characters from within, and as a result this gentle film delivers an emotional wallop all the more potent for being unexpected."[2] Ella Taylor at LA Weekly said "The pacing never accelerates beyond sluggish, and Lesnick’s script is an awkward pile of gag lines."[3] C.W. Nevius at SFGATE said it has "a sweet finish that saves this as a good old-fashioned love story."[4] Connie Ogle at Miami Herald said "Lesnick's vision of tolerance is a soothing thought."[5]
References
edit- ^ Koehler, Robert (2001-07-27). "A Family Affair". Variety. Retrieved 2023-07-18.
- ^ Thomas, Kevin (2003-05-09). "MOVIE REVIEW: 'A Family Affair'". Los Angeles Times. Archived from the original on 2008-10-06. Retrieved 2023-07-18.
- ^ Taylor, Ella (2003). "The odd couples of Man on the Train and A Family Affair". LA Weekly. Archived from the original on 2003-07-28. Retrieved 2023-07-18.
- ^ Nevius, C. W. (2003-02-21). "FILM CLIPS / Also opening today". SFGATE. Retrieved 2023-07-18.
- ^ Ogle, Connie (2003-06-20). "Wry humor propels 'Family Affair'". Miami Herald. Archived from the original on 2003-07-02. Retrieved 2023-07-18.
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