Janie Jones

Janie Jones

Director: David M. Rosenthal
Writer: David M. Rosenthal
Cast: Abigail Breslin, Alessandro Nivola, Elisabeth Shue, Peter Stormare, Frances Fisher, Joel Moore
Theatrical Release Date: October 28, 2011 4:17 AM
Criticwire: C
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Synopsis: Aspiring recording artist Ethan Brand gets a stunning surprise on the opening night of a tour – a strung out former groupie appears unexpectedly, pleading with him to care for their daughter while she pulls herself together. Enter Janie Jones.

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Reviews

REVIEW | "Janie Jones" Is a Familiar Father-Daughter Drama With Rock, But What's Wrong With That?

The estranged father-daughter relationship is one of those screenplay contrivances that works better than most. Recent examples include "The Wrestler" and Alexander Payne's upcoming "The Descendants," where the family conflict reeks of familiarity but transcends cliché through strong performances an...
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News

Watch: Alessandro Nivola is a Messed-Up Rocker Dad to Sensible Abigail Breslin in "Janie Jones"

The coming-of-age rock drama "Janie Jones," which had its premiere at Toronto 2010, will be released by Tribeca Film on October 27.
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Video: Oscar Nominee Abigail Belts Out Her Singing Prowess at "Janie Jones" Premiere (Watch Now)

Oscar-nominated actress Abigail Breslin ("Little Miss Sunshine") took to the stage Thursday night at the Gramercy Terrace at the Gramercy Hotel for an impromptu-ish performance at the NYC premiere of "Janie Jones," directed by David M. Rosenthal. In the film, also starring Alessandro Nivola, Elisabe...
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Interviews

In His Own Words | David M. Rosenthal Shares a Scene From "Janie Jones," Starring Abigail Breslin

Below director/writer David M. Rosenthal ("See This Movie") shares a scene from his personally inspired father-daughter rock film "Janie Jones," starring Abigail Breslin, Alessandro Nivola and Elisabeth Shue. The Tribeca Film release opens in limited release October 28.
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