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Death and Bowling

  • 2021
  • 1h 4m
IMDb RATING
6.1/10
348
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Tracy Kowalski and Will Krisanda in Death and Bowling (2021)
In a fictional meta-critique on trans representation, a transgender actor struggles with what it means to be seen after the beloved captain of his lesbian bowling league dies and a mysterious stranger shows up at the funeral.
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In a fictional meta-critique on trans representation, a transgender actor struggles with what it means to be seen after the beloved captain of his lesbian bowling league dies and a mysteriou... Read allIn a fictional meta-critique on trans representation, a transgender actor struggles with what it means to be seen after the beloved captain of his lesbian bowling league dies and a mysterious stranger shows up at the funeral.In a fictional meta-critique on trans representation, a transgender actor struggles with what it means to be seen after the beloved captain of his lesbian bowling league dies and a mysterious stranger shows up at the funeral.

  • Director
    • Lyle Kash
  • Writer
    • Lyle Kash
  • Stars
    • Will Krisanda
    • Tracy Kowalski
    • Faith Bryan
  • See production info at IMDbPro
    • IMDb RATING
    6.1/10
    348
    YOUR RATING
    • Director
      • Lyle Kash
    • Writer
      • Lyle Kash
    • Stars
      • Will Krisanda
      • Tracy Kowalski
      • Faith Bryan
    • 4User reviews
    • 3Critic reviews
  • See production info at IMDbPro
    • Awards
      • 2 wins & 1 nomination total

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    Will Krisanda
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    Tracy Kowalski
    Tracy Kowalski
    • Alex
    Faith Bryan
    • Susan
    Leontine White Foster
    • Joyce
    Denise Turkan
    • Arnie
    D'Lo
    D'Lo
    • Gio
    Jessica Hogan
    • Frannie
    Kymi Kawaii
    • Jan
    Luka Fisher
    • Anne
    Jae Cripe
    • Shoe Rental Carl
    Ariel Mahler
    Ariel Mahler
    • Film-within-a-film 'Feminist Director'
    Alexa Best
    Alexa Best
    • Film-within-a-film '1st AD'
    Delia Rawdon
    Delia Rawdon
    • Film-within-a-film 'Producer' 1
    Lauren Tannenbaum
    • Film-within-a-film 'Producer' 2
    Jesse Todd
    • Coffee Spill 'PA'
    Rita Loy
    Callie West
    • Butcher's Shop Teen
    Tae Braun
    • Leaf Blower
    • Director
      • Lyle Kash
    • Writer
      • Lyle Kash
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    10jaceconnor

    Breathtaking

    This was an incredible take on a trans man's journey in the world of acting, acceptance, grief, and newfound love. The camera work was breathtaking and very creative, and I loved how theatre inspired it felt at times. Thoroughly enjoyed it!
    10trashqueenzoe

    A peek into the complicated relationships of queer found family

    Beautifully filmed and extremely engaging, Death and Bowling is best compared to a theatrical magical realism production. With inspired cinematography and orchestration, the entire film could have been a paint-by-number plot and it would still be gorgeous. Thankfully, it's unapologetic storytelling lets each performer produce complicated and compelling characters that not only feel very real, but imperfect.
    10momswithmops

    Wowed

    Not only was the storyline and the acting enjoyable- but this film is visually beautiful. Anyone with complicated families will enjoy.
    4susan-32489

    Disappointed

    Disappointed after the glowing reviews.

    Felt like a mix of colourful John Waters and David Lynch weirdness. The supposed message of the importance to be seen, is diluted by the self conscious quirkiness. Tries too hard to be a full length feature, but would have been better as a twenty minute short.

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    • Release date
      • October 1, 2021 (Norway)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
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    • Language
      • English
    • Production company
      • T4T Productions
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      • $200,000 (estimated)
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      1 hour 4 minutes
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    • Aspect ratio
      • 2.35 : 1

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