The Happy Sad
Synopsis
Two young couples in New York-one black and gay, one white and heterosexual-find their lives intertwined as they create new relationship norms, explore sexual identity, and redefine monogamy.
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Type: Trailer • Published 2016-06-03
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Release History & Theatrical Window
August 15, 2013
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Rodney Evans
- Screenplay & Story
- Ken Urban
- Original Score
- Peter Broderick
- Original Title
- The Happy Sad
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 27m
- Production Studios
- Miasma Films, GMfilms, Ariztical Entertainment, Arrow Media Services
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Rodney Evans
Ken Urban
Peter Broderick
Arlene Muller
Sabine Hoffman, Rodney Evans
Keith Louis Brown, Rodney Evans, Susan Shopmaker, Ken Urban, Tory Lenosky
Department Leadership Roster
Rodney Evans
Director
Peter Broderick
Original Music Composer
Rodney Evans
Producer
Courtney Colston
Costume Design
Sabine Hoffman
Editor
Arlene Muller
Director of Photography
Catherine Taft
Production Design
Tory Lenosky
Producer
Ken Urban
Writer
Esra Saydam
Producer
Rodney Evans
Editor
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Happy Sad
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Happy Sad about?
Two young couples in New York-one black and gay, one white and heterosexual-find their lives intertwined as they create new relationship norms, explore sexual identity, and redefine monogamy.
Who directed The Happy Sad?
The Happy Sad was directed by Rodney Evans.
Who stars in The Happy Sad?
The principal cast of The Happy Sad includes Leroy McClain, Sorel Carradine, Charlie Barnett, Cameron Scoggins, Maria Dizzia.
When was The Happy Sad released and how long is it?
The Happy Sad was released in 2013 with a total runtime of 1h 27m.
Who composed the musical score for The Happy Sad?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Happy Sad was composed by Peter Broderick.
Is The Happy Sad based on a book or true story?
The Happy Sad is adapted from the following source material: Book: "Ken Urban".