Mothers and Daughters (2016 film)
Mothers and Daughters is a 2016 American independent drama film co-directed by Paul Duddridge and Nigel Levy, scripted by Paige Cameron from a concept by Duddridge, about the lives of different mothers and their children. The film stars an ensemble cast that includes Susan Sarandon, Christina Ricci, Sharon Stone, Eva Amurri, Courteney Cox, Roselyn Sánchez, Paul Wesley, E. G. Daily, Ashanti, Mira Sorvino and Selma Blair. Principal photography began in July 2015 in Los Angeles. Duddridge is making his feature film directing debut on the film.
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| Directed by | Paul Duddridge Nigel Levy (co-director) |
| Produced by | Danielle James Amy Williams Steve King Ashanti Douglas |
| Written by | Paige Cameron |
| Story by | Paul Duddridge |
| Starring | Susan Sarandon Christina Ricci Sharon Stone Eva Amurri Courteney Cox Paul Wesley Roselyn Sánchez E. G. Daily Ashanti Mira Sorvino Selma Blair |
| Music by | David Hlebo |
| Cinematography | Mikael Levin |
| Edited by | Vince Filippone Michael Jablow |
Production company | Siempre Viva Productions |
| Distributed by | Screen Media Films |
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Running time | 90 minutes |
| Country | United States |
| Language | English |
Plot
The film revolves around the relationships between several mothers and their children.[1] A pregnant photographer (Selma Blair) captures motherhood on film while re-examining her relationship with her estranged mom.
Cast
- Selma Blair as Rigby
- Ella Stabile as Young Rigby
- Natalie Burn as Lydia, Rigby's mother
- Eva Amurri as Gayle
- Susan Sarandon as Millie, Gayle's mother
- Alexandra Daniels as Layla
- Mira Sorvino as Georgina, Layla's birth mother
- Sharon Stone as Nina, Layla's adoptive mother
- Courteney Cox as Beth
- Christina Ricci as Rebecca, Beth's daughter
- Paul Wesley as Kevin, Gayle's husband
- Paul Adelstein as Peter, Beth's husband
- David Kloehr as Tony, Beth and Peter's son
- Christopher Backus as Sebastien
- Luke Mitchell as Quinn
- E. G. Daily as Momma Quinn
- Ashanti as Kelly
- Liana Mendoza as Grace
- Stephanie Shamie as Tricia, Layla's old roommate
- Quinton Aaron as Dr. Hamilton
- Isley Reust as Waitress
Production
On May 8, 2012, Susan Sarandon and her real-life daughter Eva Amurri were cast in the film which was to be directed by Paul Duddridge.[2] Sarandon and Amurri had already worked together in the 2002 comedy The Banger Sisters.[2] On June 4, 2012, Christina Ricci joined the cast, while Danielle James was announced to be producing the film.[3] On July 3, 2012, Sharon Stone was cast,[4] and on September 25, 2014, Paul Wesley joined to play Kevin, a pastry chef and boyfriend of Amurri's character.[5] On July 8, 2015, Courteney Cox joined the cast. Duddridge is making his feature directorial debut on the film working with co-director Nigel Levy.[1] Paige Cameron wrote the script based on Duddridge's concept about the relations between mothers and their children. In July 2015 James was confirmed to be producing the film along with Amy Williams.[1]
Filming
Principal photography on the film began in July 2015 in Los Angeles.[1]
References
- Sneider, Jeff (July 8, 2015). "Courteney Cox, 'Devious Maids' Star Roselyn Sanchez Join Indie Drama 'Mothers Day'". thewrap.com. Retrieved July 9, 2015.
- Gilchrist, Todd (May 8, 2012). "Susan Sarandon, Eva Amurri Martino to Share the Screen in 'Mother's Day'". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved July 9, 2015.
- Patten, Dominic (June 4, 2012). "Christina Ricci Joins 'Mother's Day' Cast". deadline.com. Retrieved July 9, 2015.
- Patten, Dominic (July 3, 2012). "Sharon Stone Joins 'Mother's Day'". deadline.com. Retrieved July 9, 2015.
- "'Mother's Day' Adds Paul Wesley; More Join Disney's 'The Finest Hours'". deadline.com. September 25, 2014. Retrieved July 9, 2015.