Skanks
“A documentary about theatre and family.”
Synopsis
In religion and football-obsessed Alabama, a group of actors bond while producing an original drag musical. In the winter of 2012 a community theatre in Birmingham, Alabama mounted an original musical, 'Skanks in a One Horse Town.' 'Skanks' follows the actors and creators from rehearsal through performance and after, at work, at their homes, and with their families. The cast of amateur performers bond to form a family of sorts while creating the unconventional show in a conservative Southern city.
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Skanks Official Trailer 1 (2014) - Documentary HD
Type: Trailer • Published 2014-07-01
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Release History & Theatrical Window
July 22, 2014
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- David McMahon
- Original Score
- Flannery Hooks
- Original Title
- Skanks
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 25m
- Production Studios
- Swiss Petite Films
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
David McMahon
Flannery Hooks
Cameron Cardwell
Brendan Reed
Brandon Miller, Laura Cardwell, Alan Oxman, Brendan Reed, Daoud Heidami
Department Leadership Roster
Brandon Miller
Producer
Laura Cardwell
Producer
Flannery Hooks
Original Music Composer
David McMahon
Director
Brendan Reed
Editor
Cameron Cardwell
Director of Photography
Alan Oxman
Producer
Brendan Reed
Producer
Daoud Heidami
Producer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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R: Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
International Certification Matrix
Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Skanks
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What is Skanks about?
In religion and football-obsessed Alabama, a group of actors bond while producing an original drag musical. In the winter of 2012 a community theatre in Birmingham, Alabama mounted an original musical, 'Skanks in a One Horse Town.' 'Skanks' follows the actors and creators from rehearsal through performance and after, at work, at their homes, and with their families. The cast of amateur performers bond to form a family of sorts while creating the unconventional show in a conservative Southern city.
Who directed Skanks?
Skanks was directed by David McMahon.
Who stars in Skanks?
The principal cast of Skanks includes Chuck Duck, Billy Ray Brewton, Flannery Hooks, Juan Carlos Batlle, Nick Crawford.
When was Skanks released and how long is it?
Skanks was released in 2014 with a total runtime of 1h 25m.
Who composed the musical score for Skanks?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Skanks was composed by Flannery Hooks.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Skanks?
Skanks holds official age classifications: US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).