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Searching for Debra Winger

Actor(s): Patricia Arquette, Rosanna Arquette, Emmanuelle Béart, Katrin Cartlidge, Laura Dern
Director(s): Rosanna Arquette
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Details

MPAA Rating: R
Content Advisory: Adult Language
Movie Release: 2002
DVD Release: 03/02/2004
Format: DVD - Closed Captioned
Subtitles: English, Spanish
SwapaDVD Credits: 1
Number of Discs: 1
Run Time: 1 hrs 39 mins
Studio: Lions Gate
Members Wishing: 1
Genres: Culture & Society, Film, TV & Radio, Gender Issues

Synopsis

Directed by actress Rosanna Arquette, this candid documentary is not only about the iconoclastic and somewhat reclusive film star Debra Winger (who does not even appear onscreen until an hour into the film), but also about the trials and tribulations of actresses in Hollywood who have reached "that certain age." In the course of her "search," Arquette interviews several of her colleagues, among them Whoopi Goldberg, Diane Lane, Teri Garr, Holly Hunter, Vanessa Redgrave, Charlotte Rampling, Meg Ryan, and Sharon Stone, all of whom have their own personal horror stories about insensitive producers and casting directors who tend to think of over-40 (and sometimes over-30) actresses as being suitable only for mother, "other woman," and "hero's girlfriend" roles -- when they bother to cast these actresses at all. The women also discuss the difficulties in balancing a successful career and a private life. Test-marketed on the film festival circuit throughout 2002, Searching for Debra Winger received its largest audience when it aired over the Showtime cable channel on August 18, 2003. ~ Hal Erickson, All Movie Guide

Cast

Editorial Review

Rosanna Arquette made her directorial debut with this documentary about women over 30 dealing with the pressures and expectations of working in the film industry, which has been given a straightforward presentation on DVD. Searching for Debra Winger has been transferred to disc in the full-screen aspect ratio of 1.33:1. The audio has been mastered in Dolby Digital Stereo; the interviews are in English, with optional subtitles in English and Spanish. As a bonus, this edition includes an audio commentary from Arquette. ~ Mark Deming, All Movie Guide

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