Alkali, Iowa
Synopsis
On his family's farm in rural Iowa, young Jack Gudmanson is wrestling with his sexual identity, not an easy thing to do in the macho world of the Midwest. But things become clearer for him when he discovers via a rusty old lunch box filled with gay magazines that his father, killed in Vietnam, led a double life down on the farm. But as liberating as the discovery is for Jack, it is painful for his grandfather and mother, who have tried for years to keep it a family secret. Now Jack must decide whether to share this new information with his younger sister or allow it to remain buried a while longer.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
January 1, 1995
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Mark Christopher
- Screenplay & Story
- Mark Christopher
- Original Title
- Alkali, Iowa
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 17m
- Production Studios
- Wildword Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Mark Christopher
Mark Christopher
Jamie Silverstein
Gloria Whittemore
Joana Vicente, Ann Ruark
Department Leadership Roster
Joana Vicente
Producer
Gloria Whittemore
Editor
Ann Ruark
Producer
Jamie Silverstein
Director of Photography
Mark Christopher
Director
Mark Christopher
Writer
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What is Alkali, Iowa about?
On his family's farm in rural Iowa, young Jack Gudmanson is wrestling with his sexual identity, not an easy thing to do in the macho world of the Midwest. But things become clearer for him when he discovers via a rusty old lunch box filled with gay magazines that his father, killed in Vietnam, led a double life down on the farm. But as liberating as the discovery is for Jack, it is painful for his grandfather and mother, who have tried for years to keep it a family secret. Now Jack must decide whether to share this new information with his younger sister or allow it to remain buried a while longer.
Who directed Alkali, Iowa?
Alkali, Iowa was directed by Mark Christopher.
Who stars in Alkali, Iowa?
The principal cast of Alkali, Iowa includes J.D. Cerna, Mary Beth Hurt, Edward Seamon, Ellen Hamilton Latzen, Kent Broadhurst.
When was Alkali, Iowa released and how long is it?
Alkali, Iowa was released in 1995 with a total runtime of 17m.