Violet
Synopsis
Badly scarred in a childhood accident, Violet boards a bus in North Carolina on a pilgrimage to Oklahoma to visit a TV preacher, the one that heals. On the bus, she meets two soldiers on their way to Fort Smith. The film won the Oscar for Best Live Action Short Film in 1982.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
January 1, 1981
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Shelley Levinson
- Original Title
- Violet
- Country of Origin
- Canada, United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 31m
- Production Studios
- AFI, The Center for Advanced Film Studies
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Shelley Levinson
Paul Kemp
Department Leadership Roster
Shelley Levinson
Director
Paul Kemp
Producer
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Frequently Asked Questions About Violet
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What is Violet about?
Badly scarred in a childhood accident, Violet boards a bus in North Carolina on a pilgrimage to Oklahoma to visit a TV preacher, the one that heals. On the bus, she meets two soldiers on their way to Fort Smith. The film won the Oscar for Best Live Action Short Film in 1982.
Who directed Violet?
Violet was directed by Shelley Levinson.
Who stars in Violet?
The principal cast of Violet includes Didi Conn, Patrick Dollaghan, Rodney Saulsberry, Thomas McGowan, Belle Richter.
When was Violet released and how long is it?
Violet was released in 1981 with a total runtime of 31m.