Publish or Perish
“The path to tenure can be murder.”
Synopsis
A tenure-obsessed English professor accidentally takes a student's life. Desperate to protect his career, he makes a fateful decision, sending his life spiraling out of control.
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Type: Trailer • Published 2023-10-10
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Release History & Theatrical Window
August 18, 2023
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- David Liban
- Screenplay & Story
- David Liban
- Original Score
- Lance Warlock
- Original Title
- Publish or Perish
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 40m
- Production Studios
- Tinyfist Films
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
David Liban
David Liban
Lance Warlock
Trevr Merchant
Justin Lewis
David Liban, Jonathan Miller, Bill Anthony, Bonnie Anthony, Anne Kniffin
Department Leadership Roster
David Liban
Director
David Liban
Writer
David Liban
Producer
Trevr Merchant
Director of Photography
Kelly Spencer
Production Design
Justin Lewis
Editor
Jonathan Miller
Producer
Kelly Spencer
Costume Design
Lance Warlock
Original Music Composer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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R: Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
International Certification Matrix
Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Publish or Perish
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What is Publish or Perish about?
A tenure-obsessed English professor accidentally takes a student's life. Desperate to protect his career, he makes a fateful decision, sending his life spiraling out of control.
Who directed Publish or Perish?
Publish or Perish was directed by David Liban.
Who stars in Publish or Perish?
The principal cast of Publish or Perish includes Timothy McCracken, James Shanklin, Anastasia Davidson, Amie MacKenzie, Katie Michels.
When was Publish or Perish released and how long is it?
Publish or Perish was released in 2023 with a total runtime of 1h 40m.
Who composed the musical score for Publish or Perish?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Publish or Perish was composed by Lance Warlock.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Publish or Perish?
Publish or Perish holds official age classifications: US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).