Jefftowne

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Jefftowne
Jefftowne (1997) DVD cover.jpg
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Directed byDaniel Kraus
CinematographyDaniel Kraus
Edited byDaniel Kraus
Distributed by Troma Entertainment
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Running time
59 minutes
CountryUnited States
LanguageEnglish

Jefftowne is a 1997 American documentary film shot, directed and edited by Daniel Kraus, and distributed by Troma Entertainment. [1] It chronicles the life of Jeff Towne, a 40-year-old Iowa City resident who has Down syndrome, obesity, alcoholism, and circulation problems. The film opened at the Bijou Theater in Iowa City on September 8, 1997, [2] and later screened at the Chicago Underground Film Festival in 1998. [3] [4] [5]

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Production

Kraus began shooting footage for Jefftowne in 1996. [2]

Towne died May 4, 2018, at the University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics at age 59. [6]

Reception

Reception at the time of release is reported to have been mixed. [2] A review of the DVD version for Horror Society , however, stated that the film was not a typical Troma production but added, "Fans of unusual cinema and strange documentaries need to check this one out. " [7]

References

  1. ↑ "Guide to the Daniel Kraus Papers, 1987-2016, SC.2020.01". digital.library.pitt.edu. Retrieved 2024-10-21.
  2. 1 2 3 Ulstad, Larissa E. (September 11, 1997). "UI student's film draws mixed reviews". p. 2A. Retrieved January 11, 2024.
  3. ↑ Pride, Ray (1998). "Festival Roundup | Chicago Underground Film Festival". Filmmaker . ISSN   1063-8954.
  4. ↑ Koziarski, Ed M. (2010-05-13). "Three Works About Work". Chicago Reader. Retrieved 2024-10-21.
  5. ↑ "Filmmaker Bios". www.theclosershegets.com. Retrieved 2024-10-21.
  6. ↑ "Jeffrey Towne Obituary (2018) - Iowa City, IA - the Iowa City Press-Citizen". Legacy.com .
  7. ↑ "Tromatic Thursday – Jefftowne (Review)". Horror Society. 2018-03-22. Retrieved 2024-10-21.
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