Norman is a 2010 drama film directed by Jonathan Segal. It stars Dan Byrd, Emily VanCamp, Adam Goldberg, and Richard Jenkins. The film features an original score and songs by multi-instrumentalist Andrew Bird. Norman began its theatrical release at various U.S. locations on October 21, 2011.
Norman | |
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Directed by | Jonathan Segal |
Written by | Talton Wingate |
Produced by | Jonathan Segal Kim Blackburn Dan Keston Rich Cowan |
Starring | Dan Byrd Emily VanCamp Adam Goldberg Richard Jenkins |
Cinematography | Darren Genet |
Edited by | Robert Hoffman |
Music by | Andrew Bird |
Release dates | |
Running time | 97 minutes |
Country | United States |
Language | English |
Plot
editCast
edit- Dan Byrd as Norman Long
- Emily VanCamp as Emily Harris
- Richard Jenkins as Doug Long
- Adam Goldberg as Mr. Angelo
- Billy Lush as James
- Camille Mana as Helen Black
- Jesse Head as Bradley
- John Aylward as Robert Bessent
- Sewell Whitney as Dr. Malloy
Soundtrack
editThe film's soundtrack features, in majority, songs composed and performed by multi-instrumentalist Andrew Bird. Included in the soundtrack are three songs performed by other notable acts: The Blow with Richard Swift (singer-songwriter), Chad VanGaalen, and Wolf Parade. Pitchfork Media reviewed the album most favorably as a piece detached from the film.[3] The soundtrack was released by Mom Pop Music on October 11, 2011.
Reception
editEmily VanCamp won the Best Actress Award at the San Diego Film Festival for her performance in this film in 2010.[4]
References
edit- ^ Hayden, Jim (June 8, 2010). "Waterfront Film Festival will feature several Michigan-made films". Holland Sentinel. Retrieved June 28, 2020.
- ^ Webster, Andy (October 20, 2011). "A Teenager's Hardships, at Home and School". New York Times. Retrieved June 28, 2020.
- ^ http://pitchfork.com/reviews/albums/18633-norman-ost/ Album Review: Norman OST — Various Artists. Pitchfork Media.
- ^ "Award Winners". 2012-04-29. Archived from the original on 2012-04-29. Retrieved 2019-09-23.