Natural Selection

Director: Robbie Pickering
Writer: Robbie Pickering
Cast: Rachael Harris, Matt O'Leary, Jon Gries, John Diehl
Language: English
Theatrical Release Date: March 16, 2012
On The Web Film Website IMDB Entry homepage

Synopsis: Linda White, a barren Christian housewife, leads a sheltered existence in suburban Texas. Her world is turned upside-down when she discovers that her dying husband, Abe, has a 23-year old illegitimate son named Raymond living in Florida. Somewhere on the edge of guilt and loneliness, Linda grants Abe's final wish and sets off on a quixotic journey to find Raymond and bring him back before her husband passes away. Along the way, Linda's wonderfully bizarre relationship with Raymond will teach her more about herself than she ever imagined possible and force her to come to terms with her troubled past. [Synopsis courtesy of SXSW]

On Demand with iTunes.

Indiewire News

8 Directors Selected for Film Independent's 12th Annual Director's Lab

Film Independent has announced the filmmakers and projects selected for its 12th annual Directing Lab, an intensive program that helps directors develop new feature films and improve their craft. Among this year's Lab Mentors are Karen Moncreiff ("The Trials of Cate McCall," "The ...
Read More »
Indiewire News

SXSW Hit "Natural Selection" Gets Picked Up By The Cinema Guild

Robbie Pickering's "Natural Selection," which dominated the awards at this year's SXSW Film Festival, has been picked up by The Cinema Guild. The dark comedy chronicles the story of a woman who tries to find her husband's eldest sperm donor baby after she discovers that he has been creating childre...
Read More »

The Playlist Reviews

Review: 'Natural Selection' Surprises and Charms in More Ways Than One On Its Odd Couple Road Trip Journey

"Natural Selection" swept the jury awards at SXSW 2011, and has been generally hailed especially for Rachael Harris' performance, a dramatic turn from a well-established comedienne. The feature debut from writer/director Robbie Pickering, the film stars Harris as mousey Texas housewife Lindy who has...
Read More »