The Act of Reading
“A voyage of self-discovery...”
Synopsis
A retired high school English teacher is confronted by a former student who failed her class 15 years prior. He then involves her in a feature-length presentation on Moby-Dick and the science of reading.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
February 16, 2021
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Mark Blumberg
- Original Score
- Nathan Felix
- Original Title
- The Act of Reading
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 27m
- Production Studios
- Barrow House Films
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Mark Blumberg
Nathan Felix
Nathan Berkowitz
Alissa Blumberg
Department Leadership Roster
Mark Blumberg
Director
Nathan Berkowitz
Editor
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Act of Reading
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Act of Reading about?
A retired high school English teacher is confronted by a former student who failed her class 15 years prior. He then involves her in a feature-length presentation on Moby-Dick and the science of reading.
Who directed The Act of Reading?
The Act of Reading was directed by Mark Blumberg.
Who stars in The Act of Reading?
The principal cast of The Act of Reading includes Peter Bergman, Alissa Blumberg, Kristofer Blumberg, Mark Blumberg.
When was The Act of Reading released and how long is it?
The Act of Reading was released in 2021 with a total runtime of 1h 27m.
Who composed the musical score for The Act of Reading?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Act of Reading was composed by Nathan Felix.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Act of Reading?
The Act of Reading holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).