Adrienne
“So many stories left to tell.”
Synopsis
As the muse of Hal Hartley’s indie classics and as writer/director of the critically acclaimed Waitress, Adrienne Shelly was a shining star in the indie film firmament. A devoted young mother, her life was right on track until her husband found her dead. Filmmaker Andy Ostroy has been fighting to discover the truth about his wife’s death ever since.
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Type: Trailer • Published 2021-11-12
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Release History & Theatrical Window
DOC NYC
Festival / Special Debut
December 1, 2021
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Andy Ostroy
- Original Score
- Andrew Hollander
- Original Title
- Adrienne
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English, Portuguese, Spanish
- Runtime
- 1h 38m
- Production Studios
- HBO Documentary Films, Blowback Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Andy Ostroy
Andrew Hollander
Trish Govoni
Kristen Nutile, Angela Gandini
Andy Ostroy, Nancy Abraham, Lisa Heller, Marc Levin
Department Leadership Roster
Andy Ostroy
Director
Andy Ostroy
Producer
Trish Govoni
Director of Photography
Kristen Nutile
Editor
Angela Gandini
Editor
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Frequently Asked Questions About Adrienne
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What is Adrienne about?
As the muse of Hal Hartley’s indie classics and as writer/director of the critically acclaimed Waitress, Adrienne Shelly was a shining star in the indie film firmament. A devoted young mother, her life was right on track until her husband found her dead. Filmmaker Andy Ostroy has been fighting to discover the truth about his wife’s death ever since.
Who directed Adrienne?
Adrienne was directed by Andy Ostroy.
Who stars in Adrienne?
The principal cast of Adrienne includes Andy Ostroy, Paul Rudd, Keri Russell, Cheryl Hines, Nathan Fillion.
When was Adrienne released and how long is it?
Adrienne was released in 2021 with a total runtime of 1h 38m.
Who composed the musical score for Adrienne?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Adrienne was composed by Andrew Hollander.