The Skinny
Synopsis
Five black Brown University classmates, four gay men and a lesbian, reunite in New York City for a weekend of fun, sins, secrets, lies and drama.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
February 10, 2012
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Patrik-Ian Polk
- Screenplay & Story
- Patrik-Ian Polk
- Original Title
- The Skinny
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 43m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Patrik-Ian Polk
Patrik-Ian Polk
Eun-ah Lee
Patrik-Ian Polk
James Cole, Juan Battle, Reuel Rogers, Carol Ann Shine, Patrik-Ian Polk
Department Leadership Roster
Patrik-Ian Polk
Director
Patrik-Ian Polk
Writer
Carol Ann Shine
Producer
Patrik-Ian Polk
Editor
Lisa Green
Production Design
Patrik-Ian Polk
Producer
Ben Feuer
Producer
Eun-ah Lee
Director of Photography
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Skinny
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Skinny about?
Five black Brown University classmates, four gay men and a lesbian, reunite in New York City for a weekend of fun, sins, secrets, lies and drama.
Who directed The Skinny?
The Skinny was directed by Patrik-Ian Polk.
Who stars in The Skinny?
The principal cast of The Skinny includes Jussie Smollett, Blake Young-Fountain, Anthony Burrell, Shanika Warren-Markland, Jeffrey Bowyer-Chapman.
When was The Skinny released and how long is it?
The Skinny was released in 2012 with a total runtime of 1h 43m.