Why the Long Face
Synopsis
A former student of Levine and collaborator and friend of Price, McKenna made this short about Nancy Luce, a desperate, creative, Martha’s Vineyard oddball of the mid 1800s. Using old photographs, puppets, toy models, and off-the-cuff footage, McKenna creates a lonely work as daring and personal as that of her teachers and peers.
Release History & Theatrical Window
January 1, 1997
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Laurie McKenna
- Original Title
- Why the Long Face
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 26m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Laurie McKenna
Department Leadership Roster
Laurie McKenna
Director
Production Stills & Gallery
Official cinematic photography and background stills for Why the Long Face.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Why the Long Face
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Why the Long Face about?
A former student of Levine and collaborator and friend of Price, McKenna made this short about Nancy Luce, a desperate, creative, Martha’s Vineyard oddball of the mid 1800s. Using old photographs, puppets, toy models, and off-the-cuff footage, McKenna creates a lonely work as daring and personal as that of her teachers and peers.
Who directed Why the Long Face?
Why the Long Face was directed by Laurie McKenna.
Who stars in Why the Long Face?
The principal cast of Why the Long Face includes Not specified.
When was Why the Long Face released and how long is it?
Why the Long Face was released in 1997 with a total runtime of 26m.