American Venus

“Take your best shot.”

Jenna Lane is a young woman trying to escape family pressure to become an Olympic athlete and define her own individuality. Her mother is Celia, a deeply disturbed woman with addictions to emotional abuse and handguns. As she attempts to manipulate Jenna and feed her addictions, Celia grows increasingly irrational and ultimately spirals out of control.

Director

Bruce Sweeney

Screenplay

Bruce Sweeney

Music

James Jandrisch

Status

Released

Release date

08/09/2007

Original language

English