Draft:Ronald's Little Factory
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| Directed by | Brent Bokovoy |
| Written by | Brent Bokovoy |
| Produced by | Brent Bokovoy |
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| Cinematography | Dan Watt |
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Ronald's Little Factory is a 2023 dark comedy film written, directed and produced by Brent Bokovoy in his feature length directorial debut.[1][2][3][4]
Plot
[edit]Ronald hand cuffs himself to his bed to resist the urge of masturbation in his Mormon household.
Cast
[edit]- Conner Scott as Ronald
- Kelly Hancock as Mom
- Maria Olsen as Sister Hissem
- Alina Lee
- Jayd Swendseid as Brother Bernal
- Susan G. Carter as Nana
- Randy Davison as Brother Wood
- Jul Kohler as Sister Wood
- Douglas Olsson as Stake President
- Kenneth Best as Brother Tarp
- Joerg Kohring as Father
- Avery Ashton as Julie
- Dan Walters as The Apostle
Production
[edit]The story takes inspiration from the 1976 anti-masturbation General Conference talk by Boyd Packer.
Release
[edit]The film premiered in 2023 and released in numerous theaters throughout Salt Lake City.[1]
Reception
[edit]Critical response
[edit]Author Randy Astle compared the film to Heretic, stating they are both "metaphors for liberation from organized religion" but with different tones. Ronald's Little Factory is "an over-the-top comedy, purposefully overacted with stylized performances."[1]
Accolades
[edit]| Festival / Event | Year | Award | Recipient(s) | Result | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Idyllwild International Festival of Cinema | 2023 | Festival Director’s Choice Award | Ronald's Little Factory | Won | [5] |
| Indie Spirit Award | Won |
References
[edit]- ^ a b c Astle, Randy (2024-11-28). "Heretic, Humanism, and the Modern Transcendental Mormon Film". Association for Mormon Letters. Retrieved 2025-01-25.
- ^ "The Essential A&E Picks for Aug 3 - 9: Ronald's Little Factory, Park City Kimball Arts Festival, Ogden Pride, and more". Salt Lake City Weekly. 2023-08-02. Retrieved 2025-01-25.
- ^ Helfer, Natasha (2023-07-31). "The Natasha Helfer Podcast- Ronald's Little Factory: A Commentary on Mormon Masturbation". Natasha Helfer. Retrieved 2025-01-25.
- ^ "Fun Mormonsploitation Dark Comedy Puts a Strange Spin on Satire and Promises Lots of Laughs for Viewers". California Commerce Daily (Press release). 2020-07-28.
- ^ IdyllwildCinemaFest (2023). "2023 IIFC Winners". Idyllwild International Festival of Cinema. Retrieved 2025-01-25.