Misconceptions
“Good Things Come in Other People's Packages”
Synopsis
The story centers on a religiously conservative, married southern woman who receives a message from God instructing her to act as a surrogate mother and carry a child for two married gay men who live in Boston - a Jewish doctor and and African-American dance choreographer. All Hell breaks loose when the African American man comes to her home down south to micro-manage her pregnancy, and he won't leave.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
January 22, 2010
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Ron Satlof
- Screenplay & Story
- Ron Satlof, Ira Pearlstein
- Original Title
- Misconceptions
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 35m
- Production Studios
- Here! Films
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Ron Satlof
Ron Satlof, Ira Pearlstein
Department Leadership Roster
Ron Satlof
Screenplay
Ira Pearlstein
Screenplay
Ron Satlof
Director
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Misconceptions
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What is Misconceptions about?
The story centers on a religiously conservative, married southern woman who receives a message from God instructing her to act as a surrogate mother and carry a child for two married gay men who live in Boston - a Jewish doctor and and African-American dance choreographer. All Hell breaks loose when the African American man comes to her home down south to micro-manage her pregnancy, and he won't leave.
Who directed Misconceptions?
Misconceptions was directed by Ron Satlof.
Who stars in Misconceptions?
The principal cast of Misconceptions includes Orlando Jones, David Moscow, David Sutcliffe, Sam Ball, Sarah Carter.
When was Misconceptions released and how long is it?
Misconceptions was released in 2010 with a total runtime of 1h 35m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Misconceptions?
Misconceptions holds official age classifications: CA: 18A; US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).