Natural Selection

Director: Robbie Pickering
Writer: Robbie Pickering
Cast: Rachael Harris, Matt O'Leary, Jon Gries, John Diehl
Theatrical Release Date: March 16, 2012 11:39 AM
Criticwire: A-
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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]

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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...
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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...
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Interviews

Meet the 2012 Best First Feature Spirit Award Nominees #6: Robbie Pickering, "Natural Selection"

Robbie Pickering's "Natural Selection" premiered at last year's South by Southwest Festival and garnered breakthrough performance nominations for actors Rachael Harris and Matt O'Leary.
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LAFF INTERVIEW | "Natural Selection" Star Rachael Harris: "I really am a people pleaser."

Rachael Harris has proven herself to be a very funny person. Her roles have ranged from a brief stint on "The Daily Show" ten years ago to performing opposite Kirstie Alley in "Fat Actress" and playing Ed Helms' bitchy fiancee in "The Hangover." Now, however, Harris has proven she has more than pure...
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Meet 6 Best First Feature/John Cassavettes Spirit Award Nominees

Ahead of tomorrow's ceremony, get to know six of this year's nominees for the Best First Feature and the John Cassavettes Award at the 2012 Independent Spirit Awards by checking out the profiles below. Go here for the full list of nominations.
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