Ice Cream in the Cupboard

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Ice Cream in the Cupboard
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Directed byDrew Pollins
Written byJohn Rae
Jarret Rosenblatt
Based onIce Cream in the Cupboard
by Pat Moffett
Produced byCemile Turam
Branden Cobb
Starring Dana Ashbrook
Claudia Ferri
Jaime King
Tobin Bell
Andrea Londo
Garrett Mercer
CinematographyIan Holliday
Edited byDavid Scorca
Music byMiles Bergsma
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Running time
90 minutes
CountryUnited States
LanguageEnglish

Ice Cream in the Cupboard is a 2019 American independent biographical romantic drama film directed by Drew Pollins and starring Dana Ashbrook, Claudia Ferri, Jaime King, Tobin Bell, Andrea Londo and Garrett Mercer. It is based on the book by Pat Moffett. [1] [2] The film premiered at the 2019 Rhode Island International Film Festival, where it won Best Feature Film Narrative. [3] [4]

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Plot Summary

After Pat (Dana Ashbrook) is attacked by his wife Carmen (Claudia Ferri), his world begins to unravel as he comes to terms with her diagnosis of early-onset Alzheimer's disease.

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References

  1. Kit, Borys (18 August 2017). "Jaime King Joins Indie 'Ice Cream in the Cupboard'". The Hollywood Reporter . Retrieved 22 July 2020.
  2. TV News Desk (21 August 2017). "Serenity Media Group CEO Christie Hsiao Announces New Project Based on 'Ice Cream in the Cupboard'". BroadwayWorld . Retrieved 22 July 2020.
  3. "Ice Cream in the Cupboard Movie" . Retrieved August 10, 2020.
  4. Adams, Mike (September 27, 2019). "Film About Resident's Novel On Loving Through Alzheimer's Wins Festival Prize". Great Neck Record. Retrieved August 10, 2020.