Bad Parents

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Bad Parents
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Directed by Caytha Jentis
Written byCaytha Jentis
Based onIt's All About the Kids
by Caytha Jentis
Produced by
  • Dorothy Fucito
  • Caytha Jentis
Starring
CinematographyAnthony Savini
Edited byVerne Mattson
Music byJames Harrell
Production
company
Bad Parents
Distributed by Gaiam Vivendi Entertainment
Release date
  • October 3, 2012 (2012-10-03)(MFF) [1]
Running time
100 minutes
CountryUnited States
LanguageEnglish

Bad Parents is a 2012 comedy film written and directed by Caytha Jentis and starring Janeane Garofalo. The movie humorously showcases New Jersey soccer moms becoming obsessed with their children's role in the sport. The supporting cast features Christopher Titus and Cheri Oteri. [2]

Contents

Cast

Production

The film was shot entirely in New Jersey [1] and used local Morris County talent. [3] Jentis based the film on her own experiences. [4]

Release

Bad Parents premiered on October 3, 2012, at the Montclair Film Festival [1] and later played at Ridgewood, New Jersey, on February 23, 2014. [5]

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References

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