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Prodigal Sons (2008) is an American documentary produced and directed by Kimberely Reed.

"Prodigal Sons"

Synopsis

Filmaker Kimberely Reed returns home to Montana for her high school reunion and to reconcile her relationship with her adopted brother Marc. She discovers many revelations on her journey including Marc's blood relationship with Orson Welles and Rita Hayworth. The intense sibling rivalry and unforeseeable twists of plot and gender forces them to face serious challenges.

Release Date

Prodigal Sons was theatrically released February 26, 2010 at Cinema Village in New York, NY. It releases on DVD July 2010.

Interviews

• Kimberely Reed, Village Voice
• Kimberely Reed, Filmaker Magazine.
• Kimberely Reed, Oprah Radio.

Critical Reception

• Jeannette Catsoulis,The New York Times.
• The Philadelphia Inquirer.
• New York Magazine.
• Todd McCarthy,Variety.

Awards

Winner

• FIPRESCI Prize at the Thessaloniki Documentary Film Festival
• Best Documentary Jury Prize at NewFest NYC LGBT Festival
• Best Documentary at Copenhagen LGBT Festival

Speical Jury Prizes

• Fearless Filmmaking at the Florida Film Festival
• Bravery in Storytelling at the Nashville Film Festival

Film Festivals

• DocPoint International Film Festival
• PRIDE Film Festival
• Spokane International Film Festival
• Melbourne Queer Film Festival
• Miami Gay and Lesbian Film Festival
• Prism Film Festival

References

• Prodigal Sons Film
• First Run Features

External Links

• "Prodigal Sons", website.
• First Run Features, page.