The World According to Allee Willis
“Hitmaker. Boundary breaker. Pop pioneer.”
Synopsis
Take one look at award-winning songwriter / artist Allee Willis and you see someone unafraid to be themselves. Dressed in a cacophony of prints and colors, her signature asymmetrical haircut and famed parties at her real-life Pee-Wee’s Playhouse, Allee didn’t waste any opportunity to tell you what she was about. But privately, Allee struggled with not fitting established gender and sexual norms. She buried herself in her work, until true love manifested her ultimate masterpiece - self-acceptance.
Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
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Official TrailerOfficial
Type: Trailer • Published 2024-10-24
Top Cast
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Self (archive footage)
Cyndi Lauper
Self
Mark Mothersbaugh
Self
Paul Feig
Self
Michael Patrick King
Self
Mark Cuban
Self
Neil Tennant
Self - Pet Shop Boys
Chris Lowe
Self - Pet Shop Boys
Patti LaBelle
Self
Pamela Adlon
Self
Paul Reubens
Self (archive footage)
Lily Tomlin
Self
Bruce Vilanch
Self
Luenell
Self
Lesley Ann Warren
Self
Brenda Russell
Self
Alice Walker
Self
Ruth Pointer
Self
Release History & Theatrical Window
Streaming Window: 7 DaysMelbourne International Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
November 15, 2024
Wide Cinema Exhibition
November 22, 2024
VOD & Digital Platforms
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Alexis Spraic
- Original Score
- Mark Mothersbaugh
- Original Title
- The World According to Allee Willis
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 37m
- Production Studios
- Blackburn Pictures, Primary Wave Entertainment
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Alexis Spraic
Mark Mothersbaugh
Jerry Henry, Nicholas Higgins, Richard Bakewell, Mike Caravella, Irwin Miller, Cinnamon Triano
Spencer Bakalar, Carla Roda, Alexis Spraic
Justin Shukat, Mark Cuban, Lisa Wolofsky, Nicholas Coles, Alexis Spraic
Department Leadership Roster
Alexis Spraic
Director
Nicholas Coles
Producer
Alexis Spraic
Producer
Jerry Henry
Director of Photography
Nicholas Higgins
Director of Photography
Spencer Bakalar
Editor
Carla Roda
Editor
Alexis Spraic
Editor
Mark Mothersbaugh
Original Music Composer
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Frequently Asked Questions About The World According to Allee Willis
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What is The World According to Allee Willis about?
Take one look at award-winning songwriter / artist Allee Willis and you see someone unafraid to be themselves. Dressed in a cacophony of prints and colors, her signature asymmetrical haircut and famed parties at her real-life Pee-Wee’s Playhouse, Allee didn’t waste any opportunity to tell you what she was about. But privately, Allee struggled with not fitting established gender and sexual norms. She buried herself in her work, until true love manifested her ultimate masterpiece - self-acceptance.
Who directed The World According to Allee Willis?
The World According to Allee Willis was directed by Alexis Spraic.
Who stars in The World According to Allee Willis?
The principal cast of The World According to Allee Willis includes Allee Willis, Cyndi Lauper, Mark Mothersbaugh, Paul Feig, Michael Patrick King.
When was The World According to Allee Willis released and how long is it?
The World According to Allee Willis was released in 2024 with a total runtime of 1h 37m.
Who composed the musical score for The World According to Allee Willis?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The World According to Allee Willis was composed by Mark Mothersbaugh.