Memron

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Memron
Screenplay byNancy Homer
Robert Stark Hickey
Story by Nancy Hower
Directed by Nancy Hower
Starring
Country of originUnited States
Original languageEnglish
Production
ProducersNancy Hower
Evie Peck
Running time79 min
Budget~US$65,000
Original release
ReleaseJanuary 18, 2004 (2004-01-18)

Memron is a 2004 mockumentary film inspired by the Enron scandal. [1] This improv film stars Mike McShane as the corrupt Memron executive, and also features Claire Forlani, Tim Bagley, John Lehr and Evie Peck. [2] The film was written, directed and produced by Nancy Hower, and won an award at Slamdance Film Festival. [3] [4]

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References

  1. Blain, Tom. "Memron". Jackass Critics. Retrieved 2024-12-10.
  2. Agnew, Jim (2004-02-23). "Memron". Film Threat. Retrieved 2024-12-10.
  3. Koehler, Robert (2004-02-18). "Memron". Variety. Retrieved 2024-12-10.
  4. ""Memron" Screens with "Crabwalk" in Los Angeles". Film Threat. 2004-03-18. Retrieved 2024-12-10.