Chronic
Synopsis
CHRONIC is an experimental narrative about a young woman who began mutilating herself as a girl to cope with a traumatic mid-western childhood. The lush optically-printed scenes take Gretchen’s point of view from her punk youth, a stay in a mental hospital, and her release into the big city. Scripted scenes are inter-spliced with documentary and found footage, illustrating the culture Gretchen lives in, her inner world and relationships from her birth to her final day.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
March 13, 1997
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Jennifer Reeves
- Original Title
- Chronic
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 38m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Jennifer Reeves
James Hibler, Jennifer Reeves, Ann T. Rossetti
Jennifer Reeves
Department Leadership Roster
Jennifer Reeves
Director
Jennifer Reeves
Editor
James Hibler
Director of Photography
Jennifer Reeves
Director of Photography
Ann T. Rossetti
Director of Photography
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Frequently Asked Questions About Chronic
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What is Chronic about?
CHRONIC is an experimental narrative about a young woman who began mutilating herself as a girl to cope with a traumatic mid-western childhood. The lush optically-printed scenes take Gretchen’s point of view from her punk youth, a stay in a mental hospital, and her release into the big city. Scripted scenes are inter-spliced with documentary and found footage, illustrating the culture Gretchen lives in, her inner world and relationships from her birth to her final day.
Who directed Chronic?
Chronic was directed by Jennifer Reeves.
Who stars in Chronic?
The principal cast of Chronic includes Jennifer Reeves, Noelle Kalom, Barbara Lee.
When was Chronic released and how long is it?
Chronic was released in 1997 with a total runtime of 38m.