Tooth and Nail
“After their youngest child is diagnosed with terminal cancer, an estranged family reunites and struggles to overcome their dysfunction.”
Synopsis
A dysfunctional family reunites after the son, Matt, is diagnosed with terminal cancer. Matt and his sister Kate make a pact. He agrees to give her his sperm for future use with a partner if she agrees to come out to the family that night.
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Mentorship Program - Tooth And Nail Trailer
Type: Trailer • Published 2017-11-27
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Release History & Theatrical Window
South by Southwest Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Sara Shaw
- Screenplay & Story
- Sara Shaw, Amanda Verwey
- Original Score
- Jesús Gerdel
- Original Title
- Tooth and Nail
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 23m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Sara Shaw
Sara Shaw, Amanda Verwey
Jesús Gerdel
Zelmira Gainza
Sara Shaw, Charlie Porter
Mollye Asher, Desiree Akhavan, Michael Pogarian
Department Leadership Roster
Sara Shaw
Director
Sara Shaw
Writer
Sara Shaw
Editor
Amanda Verwey
Writer
Charlie Porter
Editor
Mollye Asher
Producer
Zelmira Gainza
Director of Photography
Jesús Gerdel
Original Music Composer
Liene Dobrāja
Costume Design
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Frequently Asked Questions About Tooth and Nail
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What is Tooth and Nail about?
A dysfunctional family reunites after the son, Matt, is diagnosed with terminal cancer. Matt and his sister Kate make a pact. He agrees to give her his sperm for future use with a partner if she agrees to come out to the family that night.
Who directed Tooth and Nail?
Tooth and Nail was directed by Sara Shaw.
Who stars in Tooth and Nail?
The principal cast of Tooth and Nail includes Rebecca Henderson, Alex Kramer, Shae D'Lyn, Lee Wilkof, Lynn Cohen.
When was Tooth and Nail released and how long is it?
Tooth and Nail was released in 2018 with a total runtime of 23m.
Who composed the musical score for Tooth and Nail?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Tooth and Nail was composed by Jesús Gerdel.