Garden Party (2008 film)

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Garden Party
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Theatrical release poster
Directed byJason Freeland
Written byJason Freeland
Produced byJason Freeland
Tim Youd
Starring Vinessa Shaw
Willa Holland
CinematographyRobert Benavides
Edited byDaniel R. Padgett
Music by John Swihart
Distributed by Roadside Attractions
Release date
  • July 11, 2008 (2008-07-11)
Running time
88 minutes
CountryUnited States
LanguageEnglish

Garden Party is a 2008 American drama film directed by Jason Freeland, and starring Vinessa Shaw and Willa Holland. A low-budget independent film, it marked Jennifer Lawrence's film debut.

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