2021 American film
Swan Song Theatrical release poster
Directed by Todd Stephens Written by Todd Stephens Produced by
Todd Stephens
Eric Eisenbrey
Tim Kaltenecker
Rhet Topham
Stephen Israel Starring Cinematography Jackson Warner Lewis Edited by
Spencer Schilly
Santiago Figueira W. Music by Chris Stephens Production
Distributed by Magnolia Pictures Release dates
March 17, 2021 (2021-03-17 ) (SXSW )
August 6, 2021 (2021-08-06 ) (United States) Running time
105 minutes Country United States Language English Box office $177,903[ 1] [ 2]
Swan Song drama film, written, directed, and produced by Todd Stephens . It stars Udo Kier , Jennifer Coolidge , Linda Evans , Michael Urie , Ira Hawkins, and Stephanie McVay.
It had its world premiere at South by Southwest on March 17, 2021. It was released in a limited release on August 6, 2021, prior to video on demand on August 13, 2021, by Magnolia Pictures .
Plot
Retired hairdresser Pat Pitsenbarger, once renowned as the "Liberace of Sandusky ", takes a long walk to style his former client's hair for her funeral.[ 3]
Cast
Udo Kier as Pat PitsenbargerJennifer Coolidge as Dee Dee DaleLinda Evans as Rita Parker SloanMichael Urie as DustinIra Hawkins as Eunice
Stephanie McVay as Sue
Tom Bloom as Walter Shanrock
Justin Lonesome as Miss Velma
Thom Hilton as Gabriel
Shanessa Sweeney as Ro Ro
Bryant Carroll as Lyle
Shelby Garrett as Evie
Catherine Albers as Janie
Dave Sorboro as Josiah
Roshon Thomas as Shaundell
Annie Kitral as Miss Gertie
Eric Eisenbrey as David
Jonah Blechman as TristanTim Murray as Nurse
Cheryl Talley-Sharp as Phyllis
Ray Perrin as Scottie
Release
The film had its world premiere at South by Southwest on March 17, 2021.[ 4] Magnolia Pictures acquired worldwide distribution rights to the film.[ 5] limited release on August 6, 2021, prior to video on demand on August 13, 2021.[ 6]
Reception
Swan Song received positive reviews from film critics. On the review aggregator website Rotten Tomatoes , 92% of 102 critics' reviews are positive, with an average rating of 7.3/10. The website's consensus reads: "Udo Kier's layered performance lends Swan Song a nuance and poignancy that offset its potentially outlandish story."[ 7] Metacritic , the film holds a rating of 65 out of 100, based on 26 critics, indicating "generally favorable reviews".[ 8]
Accolades
On December 14, 2021, Udo Kier was nominated for an Independent Spirit Award for Best Male Lead and Stephens for an Independent Spirit Award for Best Screenplay .[ 9] GLAAD Media Award for Outstanding Film – Limited Release .[ 10]
References
^ "Swan Song (2021)" . The Numbers . Retrieved October 15, 2021 .^ "Swan Song (2021)" . Box Office Mojo . Retrieved October 15, 2021 .^ Austin, Nic (2021-09-21). "New Film 'Swan Song' Celebrates an Aging Gay Man's Last Hurrah" . advocate.com . Retrieved 2022-10-31 . ^ Day-Ramos, Dino (February 10, 2021). "SXSW Film Festival Unveils Full Lineup; Charli XCX Quarantine Feature To Close Fest; Tom Petty Docu Set As Centerpiece" . Deadline Hollywood . Retrieved March 19, 2021 . ^ D'Alessandro, Anthony (March 18, 2021). "Magnolia Pictures Takes Worldwide Rights To Hairdresser Comedy 'Swan Song' – SXSW" . Deadline Hollywood . Retrieved March 20, 2021 . ^ Lattanzio, Ryan (June 26, 2021). " . IndieWire . Retrieved June 26, 2021 . [permanent dead link ] ^ "Swan Song (2021)" . Rotten Tomatoes . Retrieved August 27, 2021 .^ "Swan Song" . Metacritic . Retrieved August 20, 2021 .^ a b c Tangcay, Jazz; Lang, Brent (2021-12-14). "Indie Spirit Awards 2022: Full List of Nominations" . Variety Archived from the original on 2022-01-23. Retrieved 2021-12-15 . ^ a b "The Nominees for the 33rd Annual GLAAD Media Awards" . GLAAD . 2022-01-21. Retrieved 2022-01-22 .
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