Manlife
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Synopsis
For over 80 years, Merle Hayden has crusaded to recruit members to the utopian movement Lawsonomy. Founded by aircraft pioneer Alfred Lawson, Lawsonomy advocates for economic reform and clean, communal living that transforms followers into a "New Species" that will benefit the human race either in this life or the next. Merle joined Lawson as a teenager and never looked back. His high school sweetheart Betty Kasch, however, is tired of Lawson coming between them. Reunited after over 60 years apart, non-believer Betty wants Merle to join her in Florida. Merle's commitment to preserving Lawson's legacy, artifacts currently rotting in a barn alongside a Wisconsin highway, has Betty worried Merle may leave her for Lawson once again.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
Chicago Underground Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Ryan Sarnowski
- Original Score
- Greg Peterson
- Original Title
- Manlife
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 34m
- Production Studios
- Threshing Media
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Ryan Sarnowski
Greg Peterson
Peter Krajewski, Jimmy Michaels
Jessamy Meyer
Susan Santha Kerns, Jim Newman
Department Leadership Roster
Susan Santha Kerns
Producer
Peter Krajewski
Director of Photography
Ryan Sarnowski
Director
Jim Newman
Producer
Jimmy Michaels
Director of Photography
Jessamy Meyer
Editor
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Frequently Asked Questions About Manlife
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What is Manlife about?
For over 80 years, Merle Hayden has crusaded to recruit members to the utopian movement Lawsonomy. Founded by aircraft pioneer Alfred Lawson, Lawsonomy advocates for economic reform and clean, communal living that transforms followers into a "New Species" that will benefit the human race either in this life or the next. Merle joined Lawson as a teenager and never looked back. His high school sweetheart Betty Kasch, however, is tired of Lawson coming between them. Reunited after over 60 years apart, non-believer Betty wants Merle to join her in Florida. Merle's commitment to preserving Lawson's legacy, artifacts currently rotting in a barn alongside a Wisconsin highway, has Betty worried Merle may leave her for Lawson once again.
Who directed Manlife?
Manlife was directed by Ryan Sarnowski.
Who stars in Manlife?
The principal cast of Manlife includes Merle Hayden, Betty Kasch, Jim Newman, Mark Metcalf.
When was Manlife released and how long is it?
Manlife was released in 2017 with a total runtime of 1h 34m.
Who composed the musical score for Manlife?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Manlife was composed by Greg Peterson.