Cranks
Synopsis
Cranks is a city symphony focused on several different characters living in the sleepy isolated town of Winnipeg. Formally, the film emulates the aesthetic of a photo album - each new scene a black & white tableau vivant of a new character and setting. Connecting the various characters is the letters they all wrote - very odd ones - to Peter Warren, the radio host of the infamous Action Line program, which was broadcast throughout Canada from 1971-1998. Cranks explores how journalists like Peter Warren, who pioneered an accusatory and belligerent style of reporting, how this angry way of tackling issues has trickled down into our culture, and has impacted and emboldened real lives.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Ryan McKenna
- Original Title
- Cranks
- Country of Origin
- Canada
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 34m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Ryan McKenna
Becca Blackwood, Ryan McKenna
Department Leadership Roster
Ryan McKenna
Director
Becca Blackwood
Producer
Ryan McKenna
Producer
Becca Blackwood
Production Design
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What is Cranks about?
Cranks is a city symphony focused on several different characters living in the sleepy isolated town of Winnipeg. Formally, the film emulates the aesthetic of a photo album - each new scene a black & white tableau vivant of a new character and setting. Connecting the various characters is the letters they all wrote - very odd ones - to Peter Warren, the radio host of the infamous Action Line program, which was broadcast throughout Canada from 1971-1998. Cranks explores how journalists like Peter Warren, who pioneered an accusatory and belligerent style of reporting, how this angry way of tackling issues has trickled down into our culture, and has impacted and emboldened real lives.
Who directed Cranks?
Cranks was directed by Ryan McKenna.
Who stars in Cranks?
The principal cast of Cranks includes Darcy Fehr, Terra Hazelton, Kelley Hirst, Louis Negin, Brandon Oakes.
When was Cranks released and how long is it?
Cranks was released in 2019 with a total runtime of 1h 34m.