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Director(s): Christine Jeffs Screenwriter(s): Megan Holley Producers: Marc Turtletaub, Peter Saraf, Glenn Williamson, Jeb Brody Line Producer: Robert Dohrmann Cinematographer: John Toon Editor: Heather Persons Production Designer: Joseph T. Garrity Costume Designer: Alix Friedberg |
Sunshine Cleaning
Dramatic
U.S.A., 2007, 102 mins, color
With a spirit and charm as seductive as its stars, Sunshine Cleaning is a delightful comedic drama that offers a distinctive and authentic take on the story of two people striving to better their lives. Expertly conceived and executed by New Zealand native Christine Jeffs, Sunshine Cleaning is fueled by the enormous appeal of Amy Adams and Emily Blunt as two sisters who, in their effort to escape the malaise and general shabbiness of their day-to-day existence, undertake a very specialized business: cleaning up the blood and body parts at various crime scenes and suicide sites.
Like any enterprise in this modern world, the "biohazard removal business" entails regulations and practices that two basically unsophisticated people need to learn. And coming, as they do, from a family whose parents prepared them for little—a mother who departed early and a father (played by the wonderful Alan Arkin) whose constant search for get-rich-quick schemes avails them little that's tangible—only makes things more complicated. This is a classic American tale, both in the sisters' quest for social mobility and their relentless pursuit of individual dreams. Sunshine Cleaning is delightful independent filmmaking that depicts the desires of ordinary people in an extraordinary way.
Like any enterprise in this modern world, the "biohazard removal business" entails regulations and practices that two basically unsophisticated people need to learn. And coming, as they do, from a family whose parents prepared them for little—a mother who departed early and a father (played by the wonderful Alan Arkin) whose constant search for get-rich-quick schemes avails them little that's tangible—only makes things more complicated. This is a classic American tale, both in the sisters' quest for social mobility and their relentless pursuit of individual dreams. Sunshine Cleaning is delightful independent filmmaking that depicts the desires of ordinary people in an extraordinary way.
Christine Jeffs - Christine Jeffs was born in Lower Hutt, New Zealand, and graduated from Massey University with a BA in sociology and geography. In 1990, she completed a diploma in editing at the Australian Film Television and Radio School and went on to helm numerous award-winning commercials. Her first short, Stroke, screened at Sundance in 1995. Her first feature, Rain, was selected for the 2001 Directors' Fortnight at Cannes and also screened at Sundance in 2002. Prior to Sunshine Cleaning, she most recently directed Sylvia, starring Gwyneth Paltrow.
Screenings:
Fri. January 18, 8:30pm, Racquet Club, Park City
Sat. January 19, 6:30pm, Rose Wagner Performing Arts Center, SLC
Sun. January 20, 12:15pm, Eccles Theatre, Park City
Mon. January 21, 9:30pm, Redstone Cinemas, Kimball Junction
Thu. January 24, 11:30pm, Library Center Theatre, Park City
Fri. January 25, 11:30am, Racquet Club, Park City
Fri. January 18, 8:30pm, Racquet Club, Park City
Sat. January 19, 6:30pm, Rose Wagner Performing Arts Center, SLC
Sun. January 20, 12:15pm, Eccles Theatre, Park City
Mon. January 21, 9:30pm, Redstone Cinemas, Kimball Junction
Thu. January 24, 11:30pm, Library Center Theatre, Park City
Fri. January 25, 11:30am, Racquet Club, Park City
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