Life of the Party (2005 film)

Life of the Party
Life of the Party
Directed by	Barra Grant
Screenplay by	Barra Grant
Produced by	Brian Reilly
Starring	Eion Bailey; Ellen Pompeo
Cinematography	Lawrence Sher
Edited by	Pamela Martin
Music by	Mark Adler
Production; company	Warner Bros.
Distributed by	Lifetime Network
Release date	April 10, 2007;
Running time	97 minutes
Country	United States
Language	English

Life of the Party is a 2005 film with Eion Bailey and Ellen Pompeo. It was written and directed by Barra Grant.

Synopsis

Michael Elgin, former high school track star, now in his thirties, is floundering. He keeps life's realities at bay by having too many cocktails a few nights too often. One night, he crashes into a tree, emerges unscathed but catalyzes those who care into organizing an intervention. Michael comes home to find the group waiting: his friends, co-workers, parents, his wife, his new girlfriend. The group is nervous. The psychiatrist who was supposed to guide them is stuck in town with a suicidal patient. True to form, Michael takes over, and turns the event into yet another party. All the invitees start drinking themselves and the event spirals out of control. Secrets are revealed, emotions erupt, relationships disintegrate and Michael's life comes crashing down around him. In the aftermath, as he tries to pick up the pieces, Michael finally hits bottom, and is forced to face his demons.

Cast

Eion Bailey as Michael Elgin
Ellen Pompeo as Phoebe Elgin
Clifton Collins, Jr. as Kipp
John Ales as Artie
Gabriel Olds as Stuart
Kristin Bauer van Straten as Caroline
Pamela Reed as Evelyn
David Clennon as Jack
John Ross Bowie as Bert
Rosalind Chao as Mei Lin
Larry Miller as Dr. Trent

Reception

Accolades

Association	Category	Recipient	Result	Ref
Daytime Emmy Awards	Outstanding Performer in a Children/Youth/Family Special	Eion Bailey	Won
LA Femme International Film Festival	Best Writer	Barra Grant	Won

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