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[San Francisco, California, USA] : Kanopy Streaming, 2019
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1 online resource (streaming video file) (101 minutes): digital, .flv file, sound
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Foul-mouthed and manipulative, Dedee Truitt (Christina Ricci) is not a typical sweet 16-year-old. After the death of her stepfather she visits her homosexual half-brother Bill (Martin Donovan). Recovering from the AIDS death of longtime companion Tom, Bill has begun dating a new partner, Matt (Ivan Sergei). After Dedee seduces Matt and claims she's pregnant by him, the couple steals {dollar}10,000 from Bill's safety deposit box and set-up a series of events that wreak havoc on Bill's life. Nominated for a **Golden Globe** for Best Performance by an Actress in a Motion Picture - Comedy or Musical (Christina Ricci). Winner of Best First Feature and Best Screenplay at the **Film Independent Spirit Awards**. Official Selection at the **Sundance Film Festival**. "*...a gleefully acerbic comedy*" - Janet Maslin, ***The New York Times***
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Christina Ricci, Johnny Galecki, Lisa Kudrow, Lyle Lovett, Martin Donavan
Originally produced by Samuel Goldwyn Films in 1998
Mode of access: World Wide Web
In English