John & Jen
Synopsis
This is the story of Jen and her relationships with the two Johns of her life: her younger brother, who was killed in Vietnam, and his namesake, the son who is trying to find his way in a confusing world. Jen and her younger brother, John, are growing up in the ever-changing world of mid-century America. As the country becomes divided over the war in Vietnam, so does the family, and battle lines are drawn between the once-close siblings. When John is killed in Vietnam, Jen is left to reconcile her memory of their fractured relationship along with her son and brother's namesake.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
July 5, 2020
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Edward Carignan
- Screenplay & Story
- Tom Greenwald, Andrew Lippa
- Original Score
- Andrew Lippa
- Original Title
- John & Jen
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 31m
- Production Studios
- Short North Stage
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Edward Carignan
Tom Greenwald, Andrew Lippa
Andrew Lippa
Department Leadership Roster
Edward Carignan
Director
Andrew Lippa
Writer
Tom Greenwald
Writer
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Frequently Asked Questions About John & Jen
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What is John & Jen about?
This is the story of Jen and her relationships with the two Johns of her life: her younger brother, who was killed in Vietnam, and his namesake, the son who is trying to find his way in a confusing world. Jen and her younger brother, John, are growing up in the ever-changing world of mid-century America. As the country becomes divided over the war in Vietnam, so does the family, and battle lines are drawn between the once-close siblings. When John is killed in Vietnam, Jen is left to reconcile her memory of their fractured relationship along with her son and brother's namesake.
Who directed John & Jen?
John & Jen was directed by Edward Carignan.
Who stars in John & Jen?
The principal cast of John & Jen includes Dionysia Williams, Hunter Minor.
When was John & Jen released and how long is it?
John & Jen was released in 2020 with a total runtime of 1h 31m.
Who composed the musical score for John & Jen?
The original motion picture soundtrack for John & Jen was composed by Andrew Lippa.